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taboo

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adjective

ta·​boo tə-ˈbü How to pronounce taboo (audio)
ta-
variants or less commonly tabu
1
a
: banned on grounds of morality or taste
the subject is taboo
b
: banned as constituting a risk
the area beyond is taboo, still alive with explosives Robert Leckie
2
: forbidden to profane use or contact because of what are held to be dangerous supernatural powers

taboo

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noun

variants or less commonly tabu
plural taboos also tabus
1
a
: a prohibition imposed by social custom or as a protective measure
… they may have developed a taboo against eating fish. Jared Diamond
b
: something that is not acceptable to say, mention, or do : something that is taboo
… the tacticians in a conservative Republican Administration now deem membership in the club a taboo. Peter J. Boyer
2
: a prohibition against touching, saying, or doing something for fear of immediate harm from a supernatural force
3
: belief in taboos

taboo

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verb

variants or less commonly tabu
tabooed also tabued; tabooing also tabuing; taboos also tabus

transitive verb

1
: to set apart as taboo especially by marking with a ritualistic symbol
2
: to avoid or ban as taboo

Synonyms

Adjective

Example Sentences

Adjective Sex is a taboo subject for many people. In this company, dating a coworker is considered taboo. Noun religious taboos against drinking alcohol Marrying a close relative is a taboo in many cultures.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Stories like his are taboo in Russia, where the wrenching grief of many families is buried beneath the triumphant bombast of state media. Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2022 This produces a situation where political violence is no longer seen as taboo, particularly among supporters of the losing political party. James Piazza, The Conversation, 3 Jan. 2022 In their view, there’s a demand for new ways to celebrate a plant that was once seen as taboo, as well as a desire for new ways to connect with likeminded fans in a post-pandemic world — and NFTs fit this description perfectly. Javier Hasse, Forbes, 7 Apr. 2021 Over the last couple of years, the taboo topic of loss has been brought to the forefront. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 While beauty and grooming routines and habits sometimes feel like a taboo topic for men, Jonas wants to further the conversation that men can and should take care of their skin too. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 Talking about money has long been taboo, and those with higher salaries don’t feel the need to share numbers that the underpaid do. Jane Thier, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2022 Murphy admits that the nation's recent events have quickly shed a light on how topics of women's healthcare are considered taboo for so many. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 There was a time when talking about your personal finances was considered taboo. John Kim, Forbes, 15 June 2022
Noun
She’s interested in the taboo, the unspeakable violence that is committed on the bodies of women. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 But even after 24 years of Britney discourse, the ultimate taboo is still taking her actual music seriously. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 Younger generations may not believe in or even have heard about the tiny woodland devils, but the taboo against venturing into the wilderness appears to have remained in effect, much to the forest’s benefit. Dyan Machan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2022 The policy is one example of a growing push to eliminate the taboo around periods and recognize the physical discomforts menstruation can cause. Angela Haupt, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 The use of nuclear weapons by Russia would break a taboo against their use in war that has held since 1945. Stephen Fidler, WSJ, 19 May 2022 Its members have life tenure, their salaries can’t be lowered during their term in office, and the taboo against removing them from office is so strong that Congress hasn’t seriously attempted it for more than 200 years. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 19 May 2022 By World War II it was considered taboo to even to let a bra strap slide down a shoulder. Christina Binkley, Town & Country, 23 Aug. 2022 Johal has often spoken up about issues that are sometimes considered taboo to discuss in South Asian communities, such as her decision to freeze her eggs after having a miscarriage last year. Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 26 July 2022
Verb
Basically, Pluto rules taboo topics that lie under the surface and that are hard to talk about. Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 27 Apr. 2021 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 Create an open dialogue and refuse to let anything be taboo between you two. Annie Lane, oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2020 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Tongan tabu

First Known Use

Adjective

1777, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1777, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb

1777, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of taboo was in 1777

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