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Taboos
noun
/təˈbuːz/
Word Frequency:
1.4
Definitions
1.
noun
An 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.
Synonyms
tabu
prohibited
forbidden
impermissible
out
sacred
proscribed
arte
bans
donts
inhibitions
prohibitions
Rhymes With
peruse
abuse
refuse
infuse
diffuse
fuse
excuse
ooze
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