beastings

/ˈbiːstɪŋz/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of ‘beasting’. Beating or ill-treating someone.

“The report highlighted numerous cases of beastings at the local correctional facility.”

2. noun

In a university, the act of being given a beating, typically by a senior student, as part of an initiation or hazing ritual.

“Beastings were a common practice during my freshman year at university.”

Synonyms

  • beating
  • hazing
  • ill-treatment

Antonyms

  • kindness
  • leniency