race-baiting

[ reys-bey ting ]

/ ˈreɪsˌbeɪ tɪŋ /

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noun

acts of racist provocation, especially in speech and writing, including racial dog whistles, hate speech, threats, and other forms of harassment targeting one or more racial groups or members of such a group, often in the context of political or cultural polemics.

any rhetoric or act that pits one racial group against another or incites racial hatred.

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Origin of race-baiting

First recorded in 1940–45; race² + -baiting

OTHER WORDS FROM race-baiting

race-bait·er, noun

Words nearby race-baiting

raccoon dog, Raccoon River, race, raceable, raceabout, race-baiting, racecar, racecard, racecourse, racegoer, racehorse

How to use race-baiting in a sentence

Limbaugh makes comments like this because his right-wing fans require a non–stop diet of race-baiting red meat.
Rush Limbaugh’s Fear of a Black James Bond|Dean Obeidallah|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Likewise, on the internet, conservative pundits proclaimed Ryan a victim of liberal race baiting.
Why Republicans Don't Get the Benefit of the Doubt on Race|Jamelle Bouie|March 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He narrowly won his first race, for a seat on the New York City Council, after anonymously sending voters race-baiting fliers.
Anthony Weiner’s Cardinal Sin: Rank Hypocrisy, Not Creepy Sexting|Stuart Stevens|May 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Ah, nothing like a little race-baiting from Matt Drudge to get the blood boiling.
Matt Drudge Pushes Outrage Button With N-Word Headline|Lloyd Grove|December 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Douglas' race-baiting becomes wilder, uglier, and more incoherent.
David's Bookclub: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates|David Frum|December 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST