taboos

noun

variants also tabus
Definition of taboosnext
plural of taboo
1
as in prohibitions

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2
as in indecencies

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  1. inhibitions
  2. restraints
  3. restrictions
  4. constraints
Noun
  • In Ballroom Blitz, Clayton delves into how the showbands were part of wider social and cultural change as ballrooms sprang up, offering the young generation a chance to meet up and lose their inhibitions.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Granddaddy Purple is the king of getting into the flow and mellowing any potential inhibitions for a relaxed night with your sweetheart.
    Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of inhibitions
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  • Today, the only genuine restraints on Netanyahu’s judgment—up against depleted institutional stakeholders and a largely inexperienced, deferential cabinet—are his conscience and the advice of generals.
    Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 26 Apr. 2018
  • The United States has a long history of sanctioning Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and should continue to do so, while also ensuring that the restraints imposed on its nuclear program remain in place.
    Aaron Stein, Foreign Affairs, 15 Mar. 2018
Definition of restraints
Noun
  • It can be complicated for small businesses to assess the constantly evolving world of trade regulations and to learn every detail about import and export rules, duties and taxes, packaging and goods restrictions, shipping routes and local delivery options.
    Greg Hewitt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This winter travel package is valid from November 4 through April 30 (with some restrictions and blackout dates).
    Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of restrictions
Noun
  • Turning Regulation Into Innovation Despite what common thinking would suggest, embracing constraints can actually help improve innovation and creativity.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This knowledge sharing can help streamline work between partners, keeping both parties in sync with the vision, goals and constraints associated with the project.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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