haze

[/heɪz/]

noun/verbpl: hazes

neblina; bruma; névoa

1. A slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, reducing visibility

A haze covered the valley in the morning.

Uma neblina cobriu o vale pela manhã.

2. A state of confusion or lack of clarity

His memory was lost in a haze.

Sua memória estava perdida numa bruma.

3. To subject someone to bullying or harassment, especially as an initiation ritual

The senior students would haze the freshmen.

Os alunos veteranos humilhavam os calouros.

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General Brazilian

neblina; bruma; névoa

Standard translations for atmospheric phenomenon

Brazil

humilhação; trote

Used for hazing practices, especially in universities

Portugal

bruma; névoa; confusão

Similar usage but 'trote' is also used for hazing

through a haze - através de uma neblina (confusão)

in a haze - em bruma (confuso, desorientado)

haze over - ficar nebuloso; embaçado

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