Haze, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Hazed (hāzd); p. pr. & vb. n.Hazing.] [Also hase.] [Cf. Sw. haza to hamstring, fr. has hough, OD. hæssen ham.] 1. To harass by exacting unnecessary, disagreeable, or difficult work.
2. To harass or annoy by playing abusive or shameful tricks upon; to humiliate by practical jokes; — used esp. of college students; as, the sophomores hazed a freshman.