: the action of hazing
especially
: an initiation process involving harassment
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It is set on the Day Zero of hazing at the Tolentino university residence.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
The film ultimately shines a light on the destructive practice of organizational hazing that has led to far too many real-life tragedies.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
The University of Alabama said hazing is strictly prohibited and an investigation led to the campus police department serving warrants against several members.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Before the game Tuesday, Nike released a commercial where LeBron James filled Bronny’s car with Fruity Pebbles cereal in a bit of rookie hazing.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
The film ultimately shines a light on the destructive practice of organizational hazing that has led to far too many real-life tragedies.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
The University of Alabama said hazing is strictly prohibited and an investigation led to the campus police department serving warrants against several members.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Before the game Tuesday, Nike released a commercial where LeBron James filled Bronny’s car with Fruity Pebbles cereal in a bit of rookie hazing.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Hazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hazing. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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