taboo
adj.
forbidden to use, forbidden to say, prohibited, banned
n.
prohibition, ban
v.
forbid, prohibit, ban
Taboo
This article is about cultural prohibitions in general, for other uses, see
Taboo (disambiguation). For the Polynesian religious concept (from which the word "Taboo" is derived), see
Tapu.A taboo is a strong
social prohibition (or
ban) against words, objects, actions, discussions, or people that are considered undesirable or offensive by a group, culture, or society. Breaking a taboo is usually considered objectionable or abhorrent. Some taboo activities or customs are prohibited by
law and transgressions may lead to severe
penalties. Other taboos result in
embarrassment,
shame and
rudeness.
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taboo
Noun
1. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
(synonym) tabu
(hypernym) bias, prejudice, preconception
(classification) Polynesia
2. an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
(synonym) tabu
(hypernym) inhibition
Verb
1. declare as sacred and forbidden
(hypernym) restrict
(derivation) tabu
Adjective
1. excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"
(synonym) forbidden, out(p), prohibited, proscribed, tabu, verboten
(similar) impermissible
2. forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
(synonym) tabu
(similar) sacred
Taboo
(v. t.)
To put under taboo; to forbid, or to forbid the use of; to interdict approach to, or use of; as, to taboo the ground set apart as a sanctuary for criminals.
(n.)
A total prohibition of intercourse with, use of, or approach to, a given person or thing under pain of death, -- an interdict of religious origin and authority, formerly common in the islands of Polynesia; interdiction.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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taboo
n.
مذہبي ممانعت, امتناع, تحريم, ممنوع, حرام
taboo
v. a.
ممانعت کرنا, منع کرنا, ناجائز کرنا, روکنا, باز رکھنا