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taboo

UK
/təˈbuː/
US
/təˈbu/

Translations

taboonoun
taboos
pl
UK
/təˈbuː/
US
/təˈbuː/
tabouInterdit ou restriction d'ordre social ou culturel.
In many cultures, discussing death openly is considered a taboo.
Dans de nombreuses cultures, parler ouvertement de la mort est considéré comme un tabou.
tabouSujet, mot ou acte évité ou interdit par les normes sociales.
Talking about money is often a taboo in polite conversation.
Parler d'argent est souvent un tabou dans une conversation polie.
Synonyms
prohibition
social custom
cultural norm
ban
interdiction
restriction
forbidden thing
tabooadjective
more taboo
Comp.
most taboo
Super.
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/təˈbuː/
US
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Discussing politics at the dinner table was considered a taboo topic in their family.
Parler de politique à table était considéré comme un sujet tabou dans leur famille.
Synonyms
off-limits
banned
unacceptable
forbidden
prohibited
tabooverb
tabooed
Past Simple
tabooed
Past Participle
tabooing
Gerund
UK
/təˈbuː/
US
/təˈbu/
Additional translations
tabouerRare ; surtout en anthropologie ou dans un registre spécialisé.
Synonyms
veto
shun
disallow
debar
bar
interdict
proscribe
outlaw
ban
prohibit
forbid

Definitions

taboonoun
A social or cultural prohibition or restriction that forbids certain actions, behaviors, or discussions.
In many cultures, discussing death openly is considered a taboo.
A subject, word, or action that is avoided or prohibited due to social or cultural norms.
Talking about money is often a taboo in polite conversation.
tabooadjective
Prohibited or restricted by social custom.
Discussing politics at the dinner table was considered a taboo topic in their family.
Regarded as improper or unacceptable.
In some cultures, it is taboo for women to speak in public gatherings.
tabooverb
To place under a social or cultural prohibition.
The community decided to taboo the discussion of certain topics during the meeting.
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