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taboo

(n): 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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(n): a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

(n): an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

(n): the quality of being inhibited

(adj): predicate), prohibited, proscribed, taboo, tabu, verboten -- (excluded from use or mention

(adj): vs. permissible) -- (not permitted

(adj): forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

(adj): vs. profane) -- (concerned with religion or religious purposes

(v): declare as sacred and forbidden

(v): place under restrictions; limit access to

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