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verboten vs taboo

taboo vs verboten

verboten is not a noun while taboo is a noun.

verboten and taboo both are adjectives.

verboten is not a verb while taboo is a verb.

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

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