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prohibited vs taboo

taboo vs prohibited

prohibited is not a noun while taboo is a noun.

prohibited and taboo both are adjectives.

prohibited is not a verb while taboo is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prohibited No Yes No No
taboo Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, prohibited and taboo are synonyms defined as:
  • prohibited and taboo: excluded from use or mention
Other synonyms of prohibited include forbidden, out, proscribed, tabu, verboten.
prohibited (noun) taboo (noun)
an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
prohibited (adjective) taboo (adjective)
forbidden by law excluded from use or mention
excluded from use or mention forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
prohibited (verb) taboo (verb)
declare as sacred and forbidden
Difference between prohibited and taboo

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