Synonyms for

Taboos

Verb / tæˈbu:z / Another word for taboos — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Taboos are behaviors or actions that are considered forbidden or unacceptable by a particular group or society.

Synonyms & similar words

tabu taboo prohibition ban restriction forbidden censorship inhibition tabu denial veto disallowance interdict embargo outlaw exclusion non-acceptance unlawful unacceptable tabued unmentionable no-go

Example sentences

  1. Breaking a taboo can lead to social ostracism.
  2. In some cultures, it is a taboo to talk about death.
  3. The topic of sex is often considered a taboo in many societies.
  4. It is important to be aware of cultural taboos when traveling to different parts of the world.
  5. Some taboos have their roots in religious beliefs.

Quotes

  • Taboos are strong because they are backed by sanctions that range from mild disapproval to physical punishment. - Robin Fox
  • A taboo is an attempt to fence in the imagination. - John Geddes
  • Taboos after all are only hangovers, the product of diseased minds, you might say, of fearsome people who hadn't the courage to live and who under the guise of morality and religion have imposed these things upon us. - Henry Miller

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