noun
hazing
HAY-zihng
noun
1
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
Word Forms
hazings plural
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