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List of meaning for taboo

considered inappropriate because of societal beliefs or emotional dislikes

taboo, tabu(noun)

a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature

taboo, tabu(adj)

an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

forbidden, out(p), prohibited, proscribed, taboo, tabu, verboten(adj)

excluded from use or mention

"forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"

taboo, tabu(verb)

forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

taboo(verb)

declare as sacred and forbidden

that may not be permitted

asking a guest how much money he or she makes is strictly taboo because it's a rude question to ask a stranger

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