taboo

/tæˈbuː/

noun

  1. 1

    An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

  2. 2

    (in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.

verb

  1. 1

    To mark as taboo.

  2. 2

    To ban.

  3. 3

    To avoid.

adjective

  1. 1

    Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.

  2. 2

    Culturally forbidden.

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