Something considered taboo is naughty, something society considers a no no. For example, it is taboo to ask people how much money they earn.
A total prohibition of intercourse with, use of, or approach to, a given person or thing under pain of death, -- an interdict of religious origin and authority, formerly common in the islands of Polynesia; interdiction.
Noun
an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
Noun
a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
Verb
declare as sacred and forbidden
Adjective S.
excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"
Adjective S.
forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
n.
A total prohibition of intercourse with, use of, or approach
to, a given person or thing under pain of death, -- an interdict of
religious origin and authority, formerly common in the islands of
Polynesia; interdiction.
v. t.
To put under taboo; to forbid, or to forbid the use of;
to interdict approach to, or use of; as, to taboo the ground set apart
as a sanctuary for criminals.
Taboo
Taboo
A total prohibition of intercourse with, use of, or approach to, a given person or thing under pain of death, -- an interdict of religious origin and authority, formerly common in the islands of Polynesia; interdiction.
To put under taboo; to forbid, or to forbid the use of; to interdict approach to, or use of;
Usage Examples
When women break that taboo and they're not afraid to drive that car by herself - that's it. Now she has the guts to speak up for herself and take action.
You know, Stephen says, in the movies no one ever goes to the bathroom. They shave, they brush their teeth. He goes right at this sort of funny taboo we have about the bathroom, and he turned it into this nightmare, you know, your worst fear of what's in there.
Mental health needs a great deal of attention. It's the final taboo and it needs to be faced and dealt with.
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Other Usage ExamplesI can understand why some people might look at me and say, 'What's she got to be depressed about?' I get that a lot in Britain, where mental health issues seem to be a big taboo.
Every teenager deals in his or her own sexuality and has to face it and figure out how it can coincide with the rest of their lives in a healthy manner. And try to navigate it in our modern society, which is wrought with stigma and taboo and repression, and sort of as a result, these inner monsters that some teenagers really struggle with.
The betrayal of trust carries a heavy taboo.
Lesbian existence comprises both the breaking of a taboo and the rejection of a compulsory way of life. It is also a direct or indirect attack on the male right of access to women.
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