WordCmp.com

proscribed vs taboo

taboo vs proscribed

proscribed is not a noun while taboo is a noun.

proscribed and taboo both are adjectives.

proscribed is not a verb while taboo is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
proscribed No Yes No No
taboo Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, proscribed and taboo are synonyms defined as:
  • proscribed and taboo: excluded from use or mention
Other synonyms of proscribed include forbidden, out, prohibited, tabu, verboten.
proscribed (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
proscribed (adjective) taboo (adjective)
excluded from use or mention excluded from use or mention
forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
proscribed (verb) taboo (verb)
declare as sacred and forbidden
Difference between proscribed and taboo

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.