verb
- present participle of 'heil'; greeting or saluting someone, especially with a raised arm gesture
Usage: historical; often associated with Nazi Germany; use is sensitive and context-dependent
Examples
- The historical documentary discussed the propaganda practices of the era, including heiling gestures.
- In some European countries, heiling is illegal due to its association with fascism.
- The museum exhibit examined how heiling was used as a forced ritual during the war.