taboo

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taboo (enc)

Noun	1.	taboo - a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature tabu bias, prejudice, preconception - a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation Polynesia - the islands in the eastern part of Oceania
	2.	taboo - an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion tabu inhibition - the quality of being inhibited
Verb	1.	taboo - declare as sacred and forbidden restrict - place under restrictions; limit access to; "This substance is controlled"
Adj.	1.	taboo - excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject" forbidden, prohibited, proscribed, verboten, tabu, out impermissible - not permitted; "impermissible behavior"
	2.	taboo - forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands tabu sacred - concerned with religion or religious purposes; "sacred texts"; "sacred rites"; "sacred music"

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