noun
a form of theatrical makeup used predominantly by non-black performers to represent a caricature of a black person
verb
to apply blackface makeup or to portray a black person in a stereotypical or offensive manner
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The use of blackface in theatrical performances is highly controversial and considered offensive.
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I can't believe they thought it was okay to do blackface at the party last night.
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That comedian got in trouble for doing blackface in his stand-up routine.
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His words were like a form of verbal blackface, perpetuating harmful stereotypes.