The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
English: abstinence, abstention
Bahasa: mengelak
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pantangBahasa Indonesia
taboo, tabu, abstinence, abstention, forbidden
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Noun
A prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
English: taboo, tabu
Bahasa: larangan
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Act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
English: abstinence
Bahasa: mengelak
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1 more noun senses
An inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
English: taboo, tabu
Bahasa: larangan
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Adjective
Excluded from use or mention
English: forbidden, out(p), prohibited, proscribed, taboo, tabu, verboten
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Forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
English: taboo, tabu
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