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taboo vs proscribed

proscribed vs taboo

taboo is a noun but proscribed is not a noun.

taboo and proscribed both are adjectives.

taboo is a verb but proscribed is not a verb.

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

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