taboo against

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Used to specify what action is forbidden.

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Examples (10)

  • The taboo against marrying a foreigner is slowly fading in some cultures.
  • There's a strong cultural taboo against discussing politics openly in that country.
  • Many societies have a taboo against eating certain animals, like pork or beef.
  • Breaking the taboo against questioning elders can lead to severe consequences in some traditions.
  • The ancient tribe had a strict taboo against entering the sacred forest.
  • Is there a religious taboo against working on Sundays in your community?
  • Historically, there was a strong taboo against women participating in certain sports.
  • The film aimed to challenge the societal taboo against public displays of affection.
  • Many communities observe a taboo against speaking ill of the dead.
  • The taboo against showing too much emotion in public is deeply ingrained in some cultures.