Taboo
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NOUN
a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
VERB
declare as sacred and forbidden
ADJ
excluded from use or mention
forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
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