Inhibition and Tabu

Inhibition

Inhibition noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

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

Tabu

Tabu noun - An inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion.
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Synonyms for Tabu

Inhibition and tabu are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inhibition" instead a noun "Tabu".
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