verb
- past tense of dox; to publicly reveal or publish private personal information about someone, typically without their consent, often with malicious intent.
Usage: informal; internet slang; often used in contexts of online harassment or vigilantism
Examples
- The activist was doxed after posting controversial comments online.
- She was doxed by trolls who found her home address and phone number.
- The journalist warned that whistleblowers risk being doxed if they go public.
- He doxed his rival by sharing personal details across social media.
- The company condemned the practice of doxing employees during labor disputes.