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taboo meaning in Tamil

தீண்டப்படாத

/təˈbuː/

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taboo in Tamil: தீண்டப்படாத, விலக்கப்பட்ட. In English, taboo means an inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

Tamil words for taboo

தீண்டப்படாத, விலக்கப்பட்ட

English meaning of taboo

  1. noun An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
  2. noun Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.
  3. adjective Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
  4. adjective Culturally forbidden.

Full definition of taboo

taboo in a sentence

  • Incest is a taboo subject in most soap operas.
  • Sweets and fats are strictly taboo in my home.

Synonyms of taboo

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Questions about taboo in Tamil

What is the meaning of taboo in Tamil?
Taboo in Tamil is தீண்டப்படாத, விலக்கப்பட்ட.
taboo என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Taboo: தீண்டப்படாத, விலக்கப்பட்ட.
What does taboo mean in English?
Taboo means an inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

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Tamil words from Tamil Wiktionary: taboo (page history and authors). English meanings adapted from Wiktionary: taboo (page history and authors). Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the Tamil words and English meanings and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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