Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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restrict | No | No | Yes | No |
taboo | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
restrict (noun) | taboo (noun) |
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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 |
restrict (adjective) | taboo (adjective) |
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excluded from use or mention | |
forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands |
restrict (verb) | taboo (verb) |
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place limits on (extent or amount or access) | declare as sacred and forbidden |
place restrictions on | |
place under restrictions; limit access to by law | |
prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed |