Doxing

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈdɒksɪŋ/

Definitions of doxing

noun a practice of researching and broadcasting private or identifying information about an individual on the internet, typically with malicious intent

Example Sentences

A1 I heard about doxing on the news.

A2 Doxing is a serious violation of privacy.

B1 The company's data breach led to the doxing of many employees.

B2 The consequences of doxing can be devastating for individuals.

C1 Law enforcement agencies are working to combat the rise of doxing incidents.

C2 The hacker was arrested for engaging in doxing activities.

Examples of doxing in a Sentence

formal Doxing is a serious violation of privacy where someone's personal information is publicly shared without their consent.

informal Did you hear about that doxing incident on social media? It's so invasive.

slang I can't believe they tried to dox her just because of a disagreement online.

figurative In a way, sharing those old photos felt like emotional doxing, exposing my past self to the world.

Grammatical Forms of doxing

past tense

doxed

plural

doxes

comparative

more doxing

superlative

most doxing

present tense

dox

future tense

will dox

perfect tense

have doxed

continuous tense

is doxing

singular

doxing

positive degree

dox

infinitive

to dox

gerund

doxing

participle

doxed

Origin and Evolution of doxing

First Known Use: 2003 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'doxing' is believed to have originated from the abbreviation 'docs' which is short for 'documents'. It is commonly used in online communities to refer to the act of researching and publishing private or identifying information about an individual without their consent.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of internet privacy violations, the term 'doxing' has evolved to encompass a broader range of activities such as online harassment and cyberbullying. It has also become a common tactic used in online activism and political movements to expose individuals or groups.