Taboo

/tæbˈuː/

/tæˈbu/

taboo

excluded from use or mention

forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

Taboo

a topic, term, or action that is forbidden or avoided for religious or cultural reasons

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

to taboo

declare as sacred and forbidden

Example

The comedian's performance was characterized by an uninhibited style, tackling taboo topics with fearless humor.

The company's brazen advertising campaign pushed boundaries by addressing taboo subjects to attract attention.

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