0 something such as heat or smoke in the air that makes it less clear, so that it is difficult to see well: --
1 to play tricks on someone, especially a new person in a fraternity or sorority --
2 fog caused by water, smoke, or dust, or an effect of heat that prevents things being seen clearly: --
3 to force people new to a group, esp. a sports team or college social group, to take part in activities that are silly, embarrassing, and sometimes harmful in order to be accepted as a member --
The practice of hazing continued on some levels well into the late 20th century, but is no longer allowed in the present day.
Gangs foster fellowship though the brutality of hazing and the camaraderie of drinking sessions.
The motive although unknown has been stated to involve hazing the bullying of younger servicemen.
An incident of hazing in 1994 led to a year-long period of derecognition.
There is a zero tolerance against any kind of hazing.
Initially he did not take his studies seriously, and was suspended twice for hazing and pranks against fellow students.
At the old universities, these traditions have often turned civilized after a dark history of hazing.
In military circles hazing is sometimes assumed to test recruits under situations of stress and hostility.