Embargo and Tabu

Embargo

Embargo noun - An order that something not be done or used.

Tabu and embargo are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Tabu" with "Embargo", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: embargoed, embargoing

Tabu

Tabu noun - An inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion.
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Embargo and tabu are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Embargo" instead a noun "Tabu".
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