hazing

• Существительное, обозначающее практику подвергания новичков унизительным, оскорбительным или опасным заданиям или ритуалам, часто как часть посвящения в группу или организацию.

A noun referring to the practice of subjecting newcomers to humiliating, abusive, or dangerous tasks or rituals, often as part of initiation into a group or organization.

uncountable

1. Initiation ritualB2formalamerican

   The practice of subjecting newcomers to humiliating, abusive, or dangerous tasks as part of initiation into a group.

   Дедовщина

   • The university banned all forms of hazing after the incident.
   • Hazing often involves physical or psychological abuse.
   • Many fraternities have strict rules against hazing.

   Synonymsbaptisminitiationordealrite of passagetrial

2. Bullying or harassmentB2informalamerican

   A form of bullying where new members are forced to endure degrading or dangerous activities.

   Дедовщина или издевательства

   • He was traumatized by the hazing he experienced in the club.
   • The school expelled the students involved in the hazing.
   • Hazing can lead to serious injuries or even death.

   Synonymsbullyingharassmentintimidationpersecutionvictimization

• Глагол, означающий принуждение кого-либо к выполнению унизительных или опасных заданий в рамках инициации, особенно в группе или учреждении.

A verb meaning to force someone to perform humiliating or dangerous tasks as part of initiation, especially in a group or institution.

1. To become hazy or mistyB2formal

   To become filled or obscured with a light mist, smoke, or dust.

   Затуманиваться

   • The sky began to haze over as the fog rolled in.
   • The distant mountains hazed in the afternoon heat.
   • The room hazed with smoke from the fireplace.

   Synonymsblurclouddimfogmistveil

   Antonymsclear

2. To haze someone (initiation)B2informalamerican

   To subject someone to humiliating or abusive tasks as part of an initiation ritual, especially in schools or military.

   Подвергать унизительным испытаниям

   • The older students hazed the new recruits for a week.
   • He was hazed during his first semester at the fraternity.
   • The military strictly prohibits hazing of any kind.

   Synonymsabusebullyharasshumiliatemortifypersecutetorment

Phrasal variantshaze over