taboo

/tæbˈuː/

/tæˈbu/

taboo

excluded from use or mention

synonyms : forbidden

forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

synonyms : tabu

Taboo

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

synonyms : tabu

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

synonyms : tabu

to taboo

MAIN VERB

declare as sacred and forbidden

Examples

1. No subject is taboo.

2. One driver of this language change is taboo.

3. Menstruation is taboo.

4. Female pleasure is taboo.