Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Ragging.
Ragging - as a noun
A small piece of cloth
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shred9tag4tag endtatter6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piece of clothpiece of materialHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A week at british universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rag weekA boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)
Ragging - as a verb
Treat cruelly
Example: "The children tormented the stuttering teacher"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bedevil13crucify17dun4frustrate12torment9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beset7chevvychevy16chivvy20chivy16harass9harry11hassle9plague9provoke16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Example: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoy8bother11chafe13devil9get atget togravel10irritate8nark8nettle6rile4vex13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displease12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Play in ragtime
Example: "Rag that old tune"
Harass with persistent criticism or carping
Example: "The children teased the new teacher"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bait6cod6rally8razz22ride5tantalise9tantalize18taunt5tease5twit7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bemock16mock12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Censure severely or angrily
Example: "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bawl outberate8call downcall on the carpetchew outchew upchide11dress downhave wordsjaw13lambast11lambaste12lecture9rebuke12remonstrate13reprimand14scold8take to tasktrounce9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticise13criticize22knock15pick apartHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Break into lumps before sorting
Example: "Rag ore"
Example Sentences
"The college authorities have taken strict measures to curb ragging on campus."
"After the ragging incident, the victim decided to transfer to a different university."
"The media highlighted several cases of ragging in educational institutions."
"The victim filed a complaint against her seniors for ragging her during her freshman year."
"As a freshman, I was scared of facing ragging, but fortunately, my seniors were very supportive."
Word Game Points
Is RAGGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ragging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RAGGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is RAGGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ragging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRAGGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is RAGGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ragging is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRAGGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
