hazing

noun

haz·​ing ˈhā-ziŋ 

: the action of hazing

especially : an initiation process involving someone (as a fraternity pledge) who is subjected to unpleasant tricks or forced to do unpleasant or unsafe things

Examples of hazing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Delta Upsilon was previously suspended by the university for four years following a separate hazing investigation. —Matthew Kelly april 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026

Robot hazing doesn’t happen often enough to be considered a material business risk or a notable cost, the two executives said, but the decision comes as companies face more widespread anti-tech sentiment. —Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026

An over-the-top hazing event involving members of a high school baseball team is under investigation in southeastern North Carolina, according to deputies. —Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026

Police later arrested three fraternity leaders, Carter Eslick, Ryan Creech and Riley Cass, on suspicion of hazing. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hazing

• blazing
• brazing
• crazing
• gazing
• glazing
• grazing
• lasing
• phasing
• phrasing
• praising
• raising
• razing