noun
a strong negative reaction by white people to the social advances made by minority groups, especially in the context of politics or culture
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The rise of white nationalism has led to a whitelash against minority communities.
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There was a lot of whitelash on social media after the controversial decision.
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I can't believe the whitelash that happened at the protest yesterday.
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The election results sparked a whitelash that reverberated throughout the country.