26984 words

taboo

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
a subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons:

Examples:

In this society there is a taboo on/against any sort of public display of affection.
He would not hesitate to break any taboo.
2

Examples:

For some people, death is a taboo subject.
He believes that nothing should be taboo in films.
3
something that is avoided or forbidden for religious or social reasons:

Examples:

Dealing with mental illness is a sensitive issue, with a lot of taboos.

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