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taboo deformations

taboo deformations is the plural of taboo deformation.

Meaning of taboo deformation

Noun

taboo deformation (countable and uncountable, plural taboo deformations)

  1. A modification of a word or phrase by way of euphemism to avoid a taboo (as in the case of a minced oath or due to the belief that mentioning a dangerous creature's name may cause that creature to appear).

Questions about taboo deformations

What is taboo deformations the plural of?
Taboo deformations is the plural of taboo deformation.

Words near taboo deformations in the dictionary

  1. tabonucos
  2. taboo
  3. taboo avoidance
  4. taboo avoidances
  5. taboo deformation
  6. taboo deformations
  7. tabooed
  8. tabooer
  9. tabooers
  10. tabooification
  11. tabooing

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