Phrase Hound found 4 phrases and 15 compound words that contain taboo. The most common are listed below. Open taboo in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 4
- taboo deformationA modification of a word or phrase by way of euphemism to avoid a taboo (as in the case of a minced oath or due to the belief that mentioning a dangerous creature's name may cause that creature to appear).
- taboo avoidanceThe replacement of a word or phrase with another by way of euphemism to avoid a cultural taboo (e.g. because the older word has become vulgar, or due to the belief that mentioning a dangerous creature's name may cause that creature to …
- taboo deformationsplural of taboo deformation: A modification of a word or phrase by way of euphemism to avoid a taboo (as in the case of a minced oath or due to the belief that mentioning a dangerous creature's name may cause that creature to appear).
- taboo avoidancesplural of taboo avoidance: The replacement of a word or phrase with another by way of euphemism to avoid a cultural taboo (e.g. because the older word has become vulgar, or due to the belief that mentioning a dangerous creature's name may …
Compound words 15
- tabooismA system of taboos.
- tabooisticrelated to a tabooism, or to taboos in general
- taboolessThat doesn't have taboos.
- taboonessThe state or quality of being taboo.
- nontabooNot taboo.
- tabooerOne who imposes a taboo.
- tabooiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of tabooize.
- tabooishSomewhat taboo.
- tabooistOne who imposes a taboo.
- tabooificationThe act or process of rendering something taboo.