race-baiting1
/ˈreɪsbeɪtɪŋ/US
noun
The incitement or exploitation of racial hatred, prejudice, or tension, usually (especially in later use) for political gain.
Origin
1920s; earliest use found in The New York Times. From race + baiting, probably after race-baiter.
race-baiting2
/ˈreɪsbeɪtɪŋ/US
adjective
Of, engaging in, or characterized by race-baiting.
Origin
1930s; earliest use found in The Chicago Defender. From race + baiting, probably after race-baiter, race-baiting.