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

Weiss questioned whether such action was allowed under California’s wolf conservation plan, pointing to setbacks in reaching reproductive milestones required under the program before aggressive hazing can be permitted. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

Prosecutors also allege Kulbis subjected Dickey to hazing despite knowing about his medical condition and after receiving university training on sickle cell trait, state laws and NCAA hazing standards. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Coach charged with hazing, manslaughter Former Bucknell strength coach Mark Kulbis was charged with criminal hazing and manslaughter in the death of a freshman football player in 2024, authorities announced yesterday. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 7 July 2026

While some research has found that hazing bears with chase dogs doesn’t ultimately result in permanent conflict mitigation, many handlers would beg to differ, and some research specifically on hazing with the Karelian breed suggests otherwise. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hazing

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