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taboo

[tuh-boo, ta-] / təˈbu, tæ- /
ADJECTIVE
not allowed, permitted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
banned outlawed prohibited tabu unthinkable
STRONG
disapproved forbidden proscribed reserved restricted unmentionable
WEAK
beyond the pale frowned on illegal off-limits out of bounds ruled out unacceptable
Antonyms
WEAK
OK acceptable allowed mentionable
NOUN
something not allowed, permitted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anathema inhibition no-no prohibition stricture superstition
STRONG
ban disapproval forbiddance interdict law limitation proscription regulation reservation restraint restriction sanction
WEAK
don't religious convention social convention thou-shalt-not
Antonyms
STRONG
freedom lawlessness release
WEAK
allowance mentionable

Example Sentences

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That possibility remains taboo in many European circles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

There has been frequent private speculation about the state of Biya's health, but openly discussing it is taboo and he has always defied rumours of his death by appearing in public after long absences.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

While death is taboo in our society, I would argue money is equally, if not more, taboo.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

But with your tax preparer, the conversation will turn quickly to that taboo topic — your income.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

“I can’t believe Reyna would try to find us. It’s taboo, coming to the ancient lands. She’ll be stripped of her praetorship.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan