noun
hazing
HAY-zihng
Hazing (noun) means the practice of subjecting someone, often a new member of a group, to humiliating, harsh, or abusive rituals. Example: “Several fraternities have banned hazing after a string of injuries.”
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The practice of subjecting someone, often a new member of a group, to humiliating, harsh, or abusive rituals.
"Several fraternities have banned hazing after a string of injuries."
How to use hazing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishForcing new members of a club, team, or unit through demeaning or abusive rituals as a form of initiation.
Common pairings
hazing ritual
hazing incident
anti-hazing policy
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What does “hazing” mean?
The word “hazing” means the practice of subjecting someone, often a new member of a group, to humiliating, harsh, or abusive rituals. In plain terms, forcing new members of a club, team, or unit through demeaning or abusive rituals as a form of initiation.
How do you pronounce “hazing”?
“Hazing” is pronounced HAY-zihng (/ˈheɪzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hazing” in a sentence?
Here is “hazing” used in a sentence: “Several fraternities have banned hazing after a string of injuries.”
What part of speech is “hazing”?
“Hazing” is a noun.
