taboo

Example Sentences

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Although the issue was not discussed further during the event, some students later said they appreciated seeing a politician talking openly about such an emotive and taboo subject.

From BBC

“I think that there’s continually more and more breaking down of taboo around being able to talk about what is exciting and pleasurable.”

From Los Angeles Times

Because it was framed as compassionate and enlightened, questioning it felt taboo.

From The Wall Street Journal

She says teaching CPR and defibrillator use is vital for breaking taboos and tackling inequalities.

From BBC

Maddie believes speaking openly about baby loss can still be a "taboo" and that those who do could be considered to be "scaremongering".

From BBC