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
  • Typically, stress levels are high, inhibitions are low (thank you, heavy pours), and unlikely characters are interacting with each other.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Honor your inhibitions in this regard, even those that feel silly.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2024
Definition of inhibitions
Noun
  • The order said to protect the safety of jail staff and detainees, provisions of Local Law 42 would be suspended, including restrictions on emergency lock-ins, use of restraints, and confining detainees in their cells for extended periods.
    Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Occupational licensing restraints that destroy job opportunities, and CON restrictions that raise medical costs, are obvious examples.
    Alden Abbott, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of restraints
Noun
  • On top of this, Google is contending with antitrust cases accusing the company of monopolizing the search market, with potential remedies including a breakup, regulatory oversight, and restrictions on its businesses.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Again, there are sneaky ways to try and overcome those restrictions.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of restrictions
Noun
  • Accessibility will be prioritized during the creation of this new wing, the museum said, highlighting the fact that the current of the modern and contemporary galleries hinder both visitors and Met workers alike in certain areas, whether because of lighting issues, spatial constraints, or stairs.
    Alex Greenberger for ARTNews, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This tool acts as a diagnostic framework to identify and address the constraints—both tangible and intangible—that may be holding the family business back.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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