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incest

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ĩˈsɛʃtu/in·ces·to

Definition

1

Sexual relations or marriage between closely related individuals, prohibited by law or social taboo.

Usage examples

“Incest is a universal taboo in human societies.”
“The novel explores themes of family and incest.”

Common combinations

incest taboocommit incestaccusation of incest