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/təˈbuː/
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/təˈbu/
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taboo
noun
taboos
pl
UK
/təˈbuː/
US
/təˈbuː/
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табу
Discussing politics at the dinner table is often considered a taboo.
Обсуждение политики за обеденным столом часто считается табу.
Additional translations
запрет
табуирование
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
restriction
forbidden thing
interdiction
prohibition
ban
social custom
cultural norm
taboo
adjective
more taboo
Comp.
most taboo
Super.
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/təˈbuː/
US
/təˈbu/
Translations
табуированный
Discussing politics at the dinner table is often considered a taboo topic.
Обсуждение политики за обеденным столом часто считается табуированной темой.
запретный
In many cultures, certain foods are considered taboo.
Во многих культурах некоторые продукты считаются запретными.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
off-limits
prohibited
forbidden
unacceptable
banned
taboo
verb
tabooed
Past Simple
tabooed
Past Participle
tabooing
Gerund
UK
/təˈbuː/
US
/təˈbu/
Translations
табуировать
Society tends to taboo certain topics that are considered sensitive.
Общество склонно табуировать определенные темы, которые считаются деликатными.
Definitions
To place under a social or cultural prohibition.
The community decided to taboo the discussion of certain topics during the meeting.
Synonyms
veto
disallow
debar
bar
interdict
proscribe
outlaw
ban
prohibit
forbid
shun
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