Dictionary Entry
taboo
taboo is a 5-letter English word with 7 senses as noun, transitive verb, verb, and adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 7 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
5 letters · Scrabble 7 · Words With Friends 8 · 7 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
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.
- 2transitive verb
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.
- 3noun
an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
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- 4noun
a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
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- 5verb
declare as sacred and forbidden
- 6adjective
excluded from use or mention
"forbidden fruit"
"in our house dancing and playing cards were out"
- 7adjective
forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
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