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Taboo

noun
/tæˈbuː/
Word Frequency: 2.6

Definitions

1.nounAn inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
2.noun(in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.
3.verbTo mark as taboo.
4.verbTo ban.
5.verbTo avoid.
6.adjectiveExcluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
7.adjectiveCulturally forbidden.

Synonyms

tabuprohibitedforbiddenimpermissibleoutsacredproscribedoff-limitsno-nononodiscreetban

Rhymes With

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehitherto
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