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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