How do you pronounce taboo?

taboo is pronounced as /təˈbuː/.

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taboo

🚫taboo

noun

/təˈbuː/

tablet Tabour

Meaning

a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions

Example Sentences

Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.

Example Expressions

break a taboo

Synonyms

prohibition, restriction, ban, constraint

Antonyms

acceptance, permission

Collocations

cultural taboo, religious taboo, social taboo, break taboo

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