ragging

Example:These new members participated in a hazing ritual as part of their initiation into the fraternity.

Definition:A form of initiation or testing, often involving humiliation or physical punishment, particularly among young people in a group.

Example:The school introduced a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, including incidents like physical and emotional mistreatment.

Definition:Aggressive behavior intended to hurt, intimidate, or abuse someone; typically repeated and sustained over time.

Example:The initiates endured an initiation that included physical and emotional challenges as part of their group's customs.

Definition:A ceremony or procedure for admitting a new member to a group, often involving tests or trials; sometimes misleadingly use to suggest pain or humiliation.