Forbid and Tabu

Forbid

Forbid verb - To order not to do or use or to be done or used.

Tabu and forbid are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Tabu" with "Forbid", this verbs are similar.

Tabu

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