Definitions
- Referring to actions or behaviors that are prohibited or not allowed by law, rules, or authority. - Talking about things that are considered morally or socially unacceptable or disapproved of. - Describing something that is off-limits or restricted due to safety concerns or potential harm.
- Referring to actions or behaviors that are culturally or socially prohibited or forbidden. - Talking about things that are considered sacred, holy, or spiritually significant and should not be discussed or touched. - Describing topics or subjects that are considered inappropriate, offensive, or vulgar in certain cultures or societies.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to actions or behaviors that are prohibited or forbidden.
- 2Both words carry a negative connotation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe cultural or social norms.
- 4Both words can be used to describe topics or subjects that are not openly discussed.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Forbidden covers a wider range of actions or behaviors that are prohibited, while taboo is more specific to cultural or social norms.
- 2Severity: Forbidden implies a more serious consequence for breaking the rule or law, while taboo may have less severe consequences.
- 3Subjectivity: Forbidden is more objective and universal, while taboo is more subjective and varies across cultures and societies.
- 4Usage: Forbidden is more commonly used in everyday language, while taboo is more commonly used in academic or cultural contexts.
Remember this!
Forbidden and taboo are both words that describe actions or behaviors that are prohibited or forbidden. However, the difference between them lies in their origin, scope, severity, subjectivity, and usage. Forbidden has a legal or authoritative origin and covers a wider range of actions or behaviors that are prohibited, while taboo has a cultural or social origin and is more specific to cultural or social norms.
