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Meaning
Noun
●
In Directives:
An
inhibition
or
ban
that results from social
custom
or
emotional
aversion.
●
In Religion:
Something which may not be used,
approached
or
mentioned
because it is sacred.
Adj
●
Excluded or
forbidden
from use, approach or mention.
●
Culturally forbidden.
Verb
●
To
mark as
taboo.
●
To ban.
●
To avoid.
Sourced from
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Origin
taboo
English
tapu
Tonga (Tonga Islands)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Stigma
Shameful
Controversial
Commonplace
Stigmatized
Sinful
Offensive
Problematic
Forbidden
Sexuality
Stereotype
Myth
Sexual
Vulgar
Immoral
Unacceptable
Norm
Homosexuality
Perversion
Inappropriate
Shame
Transgressive
Contentious
Prohibition
Illegal
Nudity
Prevalent
Tradition
Verboten
Superstition
Prejudice
Culture
Provocative
Sin
Permissible
Racism
Ritual
Distasteful
Racist
Ban
Incest
Stereotypes
Oppression
Silence
Sacred
Disrespectful
Adultery
Derogatory
Politically Incorrect
Social Stigma
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