taboo
7 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #16,972
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
verb
declare as sacred and forbidden
adjective
excluded from use or mention
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/tæbˈuː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural taboos
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
excluded from use or mention
forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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