taboos

The word “taboos” has 2 syllables: ta-boos

It's pronounced as /təˈbuːz/

What is synonym and antonym for taboos?

In the thesaurus, “taboos” has 62 synonyms and 41 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for taboos along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for taboos

abominations
anathemas
atrocities
bad
bans
cancers
cankers
caveats
commandments
constraints
corruptions
debaucheries
decays
decrees
degeneracies
denials
depravities
deterrents
devilries
deviltries
diabolisms
dictates
disallowances
discouragements
edicts
embargoes
enormities
evils
ills
immoralities
indecencies
inhibitions
iniquities
injunctions
interdictions
interdicts
limitations
malefactions
mandates
negations
no-nos
objections
perversions
preventions
prohibitions
proscriptions
protests
refusals
rejections
repressions
restraints
restrictions
rot
satanisms
scurrilities
sins
squalors
suppressions
vetoes
villainies
warnings
wrongs

Antonyms for taboos

OKs
accessions
acquiescences
agreements
allowances
approbations
approvals
assents
authorizations
blessings
clearances
compliances
consents
decencies
encouragements
endorsements
facilitations
goods
honesties
imprimaturs
indorsements
integrities
leaves
licences
licenses
moralities
obediences
okays
permissions
prescriptions
probities
promotions
rectitudes
rights
sanctions
submissions
sufferances
supports
tolerances
tolerations
virtues

Meanings of taboos

noun
1. An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
2. (in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.

Example Sentences

Society evolves as old taboos are reexamined and challenged.
The artist's work often explores cultural and personal taboos.
Open dialogue helps break down taboos surrounding mental health issues.
In certain communities, discussing politics can be one of the many taboos.
The film bravely addresses social taboos, sparking conversations about change.

On this page you'll find 103 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to taboos, such as: OKs, abominations, accessions, acquiescences, agreements, allowances, anathemas.

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