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taboo vs sacred

sacred vs taboo

taboo is a noun but sacred is not a noun.

taboo and sacred both are adjectives.

taboo is a verb but sacred is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
taboo Yes Yes Yes No
sacred No Yes No No
taboo (noun) sacred (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) sacred (adjective)
excluded from use or mention concerned with religion or religious purposes
forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands (often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
worthy of respect or dedication
worthy of religious veneration
taboo (verb) sacred (verb)
declare as sacred and forbidden
Difference between taboo and sacred

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