hazing
v. C1 Advanced US //ˈheɪzɪŋ// UK //hˈeɪzɪŋ// haz·ing
v. to force someone to do something difficult or unpleasant as a way of testing their strength or loyalty. This is often done by a group to a new member.
v. to subject a person to a series of unpleasant or degrading tests or tasks as a condition for acceptance into a group. Often used in the context of initiation rituals or bullying.
The older students began to haze the new recruits.
The university implemented strict rules to prevent hazing during the first week of the academic year.
While some view the ritual as a necessary rite of passage, others argue that hazing creates a toxic environment where psychological safety is compromised for the sake of tradition.