HAZE (3)

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. 1. To harass by exacting unnecessary, disagreeable, or difficult work.
2. 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.