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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | ritual performed for change of status |
| Synonyms: | baptism, circumcision, initiation, initiation rite, initiatory rite, rite de passage |
| Main Entry: | baptism of fire |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | trying experience |
| Synonyms: | hazing, initiation, martyrdom, ordeal, rite of passage, rude introduction, test of courage, trial by fire |
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