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/ˈheɪzɪŋ/ · noun
(US, Philippines) An initiation or behavior that involves humiliation, harassment or abuse, particularly in universities and in the military..
Use hazing when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Hazing means (US, Philippines) An initiation or behavior that involves humiliation, harassment or abuse, particularly in universities and in the military..
Common synonyms include ragging.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use hazing where its definition matches the intended context.
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