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Prohibited or restricted, especially by social or religious customs
“Previously taboo areas were opened for examination, and laws and legal attitudes were modified.”
Considered unacceptable, especially by social or religious customs
“Excessive drinking can be immediately punished, and any rewards which might accrue from this taboo behavior can be withheld.”
Not to be spoken of
“Gail Finney claims that in the years immediately following the war, fascism was a taboo topic in both East and West Germany.”
Vulgar or indecorous, especially by social or religious customs
“The artists explore instances of bodily shame through their taboo displays of bodily spectacles, including oral indulgences with food and with nature.”
Focusing on the unpleasant aspects of life
Avoided, avoided or untouched subjects
A ban or prohibition, typically based on social or religious customs
“The members of one clan from northern Kenya observe a taboo on eating fish.”
Something not to be discussed in polite society
“Just remember that this topic is a taboo in this house.”
The working of miracles
Irresistible, forbidden fruit, a prohibited or taboo desired object
Something that is forbidden, prohibited, discouraged or taboo
Blasphemous or obscene language
To ban or prohibit something
“It shall be improper for the Konohiki to taboo any other article except timber.”
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