nounπShareAn inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion."Talking about salary is a taboo in many workplaces. "culturesocietymoralattitudetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred."In their culture, discussing the family's ancestral lineage was a taboo. "culturereligionsocietytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark as taboo."In many cultures, people taboo certain words related to death, avoiding them in regular conversation. "culturetraditionreligionsocietymoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ban."The school administration tabooed the use of cell phones during class. "culturesocietymoralreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo avoid."To avoid any conflict, the student chose to taboo the topic of last night's party in class. "culturetraditionsocietyreligionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareExcluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention."Discussing politics is a taboo topic at family dinner. "culturesocietylanguagecommunicationreligionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCulturally forbidden."In many cultures, discussing someone's salary is considered taboo. "culturesocietymoralreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading