noun
- Plural of hazing; instances of subjecting a person to abusive, humiliating, or dangerous rituals, typically as a condition of joining a group or organization.
Usage: Usually refers to practices in fraternities, sororities, military units, or sports teams.; Often considered harmful and illegal in many jurisdictions.
Examples
- The university banned all hazings after several students were injured during fraternity initiation.
- Many colleges have strict policies against hazings to protect new members.
- The hazings included physical challenges and public humiliation.
- Student organizations were warned that hazings would result in loss of campus recognition.
- Victims of hazings reported feeling traumatized by their experiences.
- The school investigated multiple hazings incidents reported by incoming freshmen.