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Vocabulary Entry
taboo
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A social or cultural prohibition or restriction.
Example Sentences
"In some cultures, it is a taboo to eat certain animals."
"The topic of mental health can still be a taboo in many communities."
"He realized after the discussion that he had stepped onto a taboo subject."
V
verb
To prohibit or restrict something due to cultural or social reasons.
Example Sentences
"Some societies taboo certain behaviors considered immoral."
"They chose to taboo the discussion of politics during family gatherings."
"The tradition taboos the use of certain words during the ritual."
A
adjective
Relating to or prohibiting something socially or culturally.
Example Sentences
"He brought up a taboo subject at the party that made everyone uncomfortable."
"Some actions are considered taboo in various cultures."
"Her question was deemed taboo, and no one wanted to answer."