taboo

Noun
  1. A prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature (synset 105959101)
    domain region: polynesia - the islands in the eastern part of Oceania
    is a type of: bias, preconception, prejudice - a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
    same as: tabu
  2. An inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion (synset 104891497)
    is a type of: inhibition - the quality of being inhibited
    same as: tabu
Adjective
  1. Excluded from use or mention (synset 301765887)
    "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"
    similar to: impermissible - not permitted
    same as: forbidden, out, prohibited, proscribed, tabu, verboten
  2. Forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands (synset 302064165)
    similar to: sacred - concerned with religion or religious purposes
    same as: tabu
Verb
  1. Declare as sacred and forbidden (synset 202514626)
    is a type of: control, restrict - place under restrictions; limit access to by law

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