racism

racism
noun
ADJECTIVE
blatant, overt

I was shocked by the blatant racism of his remarks.

covert, subtle
pervasive, rampant, virulent (esp. AmE)

Racism is rampant in the armed forces.

inherent, institutional, institutionalized, systemic
anti-Arab, anti-Black, etc.
VERB + RACISM
be a victim of, experience

Many immigrants have experienced racism.

combat, fight, fight against, tackle (esp. BrE)

measures to combat racism

end, eradicate, stamp out (esp. BrE)
challenge, confront
PREPOSITION
against racism

the fight against racism

racism in

There is a shocking amount of racism in society.

PHRASES
a form of racism

Collocations dictionary. 2013.

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