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taboo

/tæˈbuː/

Meanings
noun
An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

Examples :

"Talking about salary is a taboo in many workplaces. "
culture society moral attitude tradition

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration mentioned

mentioned verb

/ˈmɛnʃənd/

To make a short reference to something.

"She mentioned that she had a doctor's appointment this afternoon. "

Illustration approached

approached verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃt/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃt/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The dog cautiously approached the sleeping cat. "

Illustration ancestral

ancestral adjective

/ænˈsɛs.təɹ.əl/

Of, pertaining to, derived from, or possessed by, an ancestor or ancestors

"an ancestral estate"

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considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

Illustration conversation

conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

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discussing verb

/dɪsˈkʌsɪŋ/

To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

"We are discussing the homework assignment in class. "

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inhibition noun

/ˌɪnhɪˈbɪʃən/ /ˌɪnɪˈbɪʃən/

The act of inhibiting.

"His shyness was a strong inhibition on his ability to speak in front of the class. "

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administration noun

/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/

The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

"The school administration is responsible for managing the daily schedule. "

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culturally adverb

/ˈkʌltʃərli/ /ˈkʌltʃərəli/

In a cultural way.

""The students celebrated Diwali by dressing culturally in traditional Indian clothing." "

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workplaces noun

/ˈwɜːrkpleɪsɪz/ /ˈwɜrkpleɪsɪz/

The place where someone works.

"Many workplaces now offer on-site childcare for their employees. "

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emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"