incest
nounmasculine/ĩˈsɛʃtu/medium
in·ces·to
Definition
Sexual relations or marriage between closely related individuals, prohibited by law or social taboo.
Incest is a universal taboo in human societies.
The novel explores themes of family and incest.
Common collocations
incest taboocommit incestaccusation of incest
Etymology
Do latim 'incestus' (impuro, incestuoso).