: the action of hazing
especially
: an initiation process involving harassment
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The bear required a different type of hazing than the others.
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
As Justine — a shy student coming into her own against the backdrop of some very intense freshman hazing at veterinary school — Marillier chews through an exacting script with a portrayal that still feels dreamlike.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
Listen to this article The former president of a UConn fraternity is facing charges following an investigation into a hazing incident in February.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2024
Scott also addressed complaints raised Tuesday by union officials that there is a toxic work culture within DPW that subjects employees to bullying and hazing.
—Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2024
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
As Justine — a shy student coming into her own against the backdrop of some very intense freshman hazing at veterinary school — Marillier chews through an exacting script with a portrayal that still feels dreamlike.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
Listen to this article The former president of a UConn fraternity is facing charges following an investigation into a hazing incident in February.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2024
Scott also addressed complaints raised Tuesday by union officials that there is a toxic work culture within DPW that subjects employees to bullying and hazing.
—Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Hazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hazing. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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