What is another word for Taboos?
Pronunciation: [tabˈuːz] (IPA) 
Taboos are social or cultural no-go areas that are considered too sacred or unacceptable for discussion. They are often seen as an impediment to free expression and openness. Synonyms for taboos include proscription, tabooing, ban, interdiction, prohibition, repression, suppression, shunning, and embargo. Proscriptions are social or cultural decrees that prohibit certain behaviors, while tabooing is the act of making an object or behavior off-limits. Bans and interdictions are formal and legal prohibitions, while prohibitions are more general. Repression and suppression are psychological barriers to expression, while shunning and embargo refer to ostracism and isolation from others.
