tabu

The word “tabu” has 2 syllables: ta-bu.

It's pronounced as /tæˈbuː/.

What is synonym and antonym for tabu?

In the thesaurus, “tabu” has 22 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for tabu

abomination
anathema
ban
banned
corruption
debauchery
degeneracy
depravity
embargo
forbidden
indecency
limitation
no-no
outlawed
perversion
prohibited
prohibition
restriction
scurrility
suppression
unthinkable
veto

Antonyms for tabu

acceptable
allowable
allowance
allowing
appropriate
approval
clearance
consent
good
granting
lawful
legal
legitimate
letting
license
licensing
morality
okay
permissible
permission
permissive
permitted
permitting
prescription
right
sanction
tolerable
tolerance
toleration
virtue

Meanings of tabu

noun

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

verb

To mark as taboo.
To ban.
To avoid.

Example Sentences

The ancient ritual was considered tabu by the local community.
She cautiously approached the topic, aware that it was a tabu in their conversations.
The traditional ceremony involved respecting various tabu practices.
In certain cultures, breaking family traditions is deemed tabu.
The unwritten rules of the group made discussing politics a tabu subject.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tabu, such as: abomination, acceptable, allowable, allowance, allowing, anathema, appropriate.

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