TABU

• (noun) an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

  synonyms : taboo

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

  synonyms : taboo

• (adj.) excluded from use or mention

  "forbidden fruit", "in our house dancing and playing cards were out", "a taboo subject"

  synonyms : forbidden , out , prohibited , proscribed , taboo , verboten

• (adj.) forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

  synonyms : taboo

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