: the action of hazing
especially
: an initiation process involving harassment
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The 23-year-old was charged with manslaughter and felony criminal hazing.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
The first arrest came Thursday when Caleb McCray was taken into custody on charges of manslaughter and criminal hazing.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article The police department at the University of Central Florida is investigating two fraternities following allegations of hazing, a university spokesperson confirmed Friday.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Now, local authorities are investigating whether a possible act of fraternity hazing played a role in his tragic passing.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
The first arrest came Thursday when Caleb McCray was taken into custody on charges of manslaughter and criminal hazing.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article The police department at the University of Central Florida is investigating two fraternities following allegations of hazing, a university spokesperson confirmed Friday.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Now, local authorities are investigating whether a possible act of fraternity hazing played a role in his tragic passing.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Hazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hazing. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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