ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tabooing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /təˈbuːɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Tabooing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of taboo.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of taboo.

More Meanings

  1. The imposition of a taboo.

Example Sentences

It is to be desired that in prison and police stations complete lists should be made out of the tabooings upon criminals, especially young prisoners who have not attained full development […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for tabooing

Depending on context, synonyms include tabooization, tabooification.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tabu, prohibited, forbidden, impermissible, out, sacred.

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