Background for hazing

hazing

/ˈheɪzɪŋ/

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verb

To be or become hazy, or thick with haze.

Examples :

"The afternoon sun began hazing, making it difficult to see the distant mountains. "

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verb

To perform an unpleasant initiation ritual upon a usually non-consenting individual, especially freshmen to a closed community such as a college or military unit.

Examples :

"The older fraternity members were hazing the new pledges by making them do push-ups in the mud. "

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verb

To oppress or harass by forcing to do hard and unnecessary work.

Examples :

"The new employees were hazed by the senior staff, forced to perform tedious tasks like cleaning the entire office overnight. "

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verb

In a rodeo, to assist the bulldogger by keeping (the steer) running in a straight line.

Examples :

"The experienced rider was hazing the steer, ensuring it ran straight for the bulldogger to make his jump. "

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noun

An initiation or behavior that involves humiliation, harassment or abuse, particularly in universities and in the military.

Examples :

"The fraternity was suspended after allegations of hazing emerged, detailing forced drinking and sleep deprivation for new recruits. "

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