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Irrational Prohibition Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TABOO which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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199%5Exact Match!
236%8Prohibition or prohibition
330%6 Completely irrational or irrational behavior

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TABOO" which means:

    noun
  • • A prejudice (especially in polynesia and other south pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
  • • An inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
  • adjective satellite
  • • Excluded from use or mention
  • • Forbidden to profane use especially in south pacific islands
  • verb
  • • Declare as sacred and forbidden
  • adjective
  • • Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
  • • Culturally forbidden.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "It is taboo to talk about politics at the dinner table."
  • • "Wearing black to a wedding is considered taboo in some cultures."

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The Guardian Quick30 May 2011 Down 17
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