Social Norms And Taboos

noun a person or animal that is the result of inbreeding

verb to breed from closely related individuals, especially over many generations

• Inbreeding among purebred animals can lead to genetic disorders.
• I heard that the dogs from that breeder are inbreed.
• Those cats are so messed up because they were inbreed.
• The company's decision to only hire from within has created an inbreed of ideas.

verb to forbid or prohibit something

• The government decided to proscribe the extremist group in order to maintain peace and security.
• The school has proscribed the use of cellphones during class hours.
• I heard they're going to proscribe that new dance move because it's too dangerous.
• She felt like society was trying to proscribe her creativity and individuality.

noun a social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing

adjective prohibited or restricted by social custom

• Discussing mental health used to be considered taboo in many cultures.
• Talking about money is often seen as taboo in some families.
• Using curse words in front of children is a big taboo for some parents.
• Breaking traditional gender roles can still be seen as a taboo in certain societies.

noun a feeling or state of extreme repugnance or aversion

• The abhorrency of the crime shocked the entire community.
• I can't stand the abhorrency of his behavior.
• The abhorrency of that movie was off the charts.
• The abhorrency of her words cut deep into his heart.