noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred. Examples : "In their culture, discussing the family's ancestral lineage was a taboo. " culture religion society tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To mark as taboo. Examples : "In many cultures, people taboo certain words related to death, avoiding them in regular conversation. " culture tradition religion society moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To ban. Examples : "The school administration tabooed the use of cell phones during class. " culture society moral religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To avoid. Examples : "To avoid any conflict, the student chose to taboo the topic of last night's party in class. " culture tradition society religion moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention. Examples : "Discussing politics is a taboo topic at family dinner. " culture society language communication religion moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Culturally forbidden. Examples : "In many cultures, discussing someone's salary is considered taboo. " culture society moral religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading