Tapu vs. Taboo
Difference Between Tapu and Taboo
Tapunoun
alternative form of taboo
Taboonoun
A ban or inhibition resulting from social custom or emotional aversion.
Tapuverb
alternative form of taboo
Taboonoun
A prohibition, especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands, excluding something from use, approach, or mention because of its sacred and inviolable nature.
Taboonoun
An object, word, or act protected by such a prohibition.
Tabooadjective
Excluded or forbidden from use, approach, or mention
a taboo subject.Tabooverb
To exclude from use, approach, or mention; place under taboo.
Taboonoun
An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
Taboonoun
(in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.
Tabooadjective
Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
Incest is a taboo subject in most soap operas.Tabooadjective
Culturally forbidden.
Tabooverb
To mark as taboo.
Tabooverb
To ban.
Tabooverb
To avoid.
Taboonoun
a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
Taboonoun
an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
Tabooverb
declare as sacred and forbidden
Tabooadjective
excluded from use or mention;
forbidden fruitin our house dancing and playing cards were outa taboo subjectTabooadjective
forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
