Initiation

/ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Synonyms for "initiation" (172 found)

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Verb(4 words)
establish a traditionestablish new disciplineexecute operationfuzed
Adjective(1 words)
founding ceremony

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initiation ceremonyinitiation into adulthoodinitiation processinitiation riteritual initiation

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The aim of jazz is the mechanical reproduction of a regressive moment, a castration symbolism. 'Give up your masculinity, let yourself be castrated,' the eunuchlike sound of the jazz band both mocks and proclaims, 'and you will be rewarded, accepted into a fraternity which shares the mystery of impotence with you, a mystery revealed at the moment of the initiation rite.

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Many sects have initiation rituals for new members.

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There's also the initiation ritual.

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Your initiation is complete.

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