122 Synonyms for Taboo: ban, injunction

taboo (122 synonym found)

Taboo has 122 synonyms. The top synonyms for taboo are ban, injunction, interdict, proscription, repression, suppression, refusal, statute and 114 more. Another word for taboo is ban. Browse the full list below.

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index librorum prohibitorum

prohibitory injunction

restrictive covenants

Frequently asked questions

What is a synonym for taboo?

A common synonym for taboo is ban. Other synonyms include injunction, interdict, proscription, repression.

How many synonyms does taboo have?

Taboo has 122 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does taboo mean?

(n): 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 (adj): Excluded or forbidd

Definition of taboo:

(n) : 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

(adj) : Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention

"Incest is a taboo subject in most soap operas."

(v) : to mark as taboo; to ban

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