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Meaning of taboo deformation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A modification of a word or phrase by way of euphemism to avoid a taboo (as in the case of a minced oath or due to the belief that mentioning a dangerous creature's name may cause that creature to appear).

countable, uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

tabooer tabooification Tabooing tabooisation tabooism tabooist

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