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  • 1. tabu
  • 2. tabu
  • 3. tabu
  • 4. tabu
  • Tabu in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. tabu
  • 2. tabu
  • 3. tabu
  • 4. tabu
  • Tabu in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms

1. tabu

adjective. forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands.

Synonyms

  • taboo

Antonyms

  • possible
  • inner

2. tabu

noun. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature.

Synonyms

  • preconception
  • taboo
  • prejudice

Antonyms

  • admissible
  • derestrict
  • legal
  • impartiality

3. tabu

adjective. excluded from use or mention.

Synonyms

  • out
  • impermissible
  • forbidden
  • proscribed
  • taboo
  • prohibited

Antonyms

  • conscious
  • live
  • fashionable
  • safe

4. tabu

noun. an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion.

Synonyms

  • taboo

Antonyms

  • incoming
  • successful

Sentences with tabu


1. Adjective
This was called tabu"" aria-label="Link to "tabu""> "tabu" among Tongans.

2. Noun, singular or mass
Made from the bark of the tabu no ki tree in Southeast Asia, makko is water soluble and naturally combustible.

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