Definition of Play the race card

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To assert that race or racism is responsible for a course of events, especially when race is not of particular significance to the issue in question; to attempt to inspire a particular reaction by raising the issue of race. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Play The Race Card

play one's cards right
play one against another
play out
play possum
play reading
play safe
play second fiddle
play silly buggers
play someone like a fiddle
play structure
play the advantage
play the board
play the field
play the fool
play the ponies
play the race card (current term)
play the same tape
play the white man
play therapy
play to the gallery
play to win
play truant
play up
play well with others
play with fire
playa
playabilities
playability

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