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Synonyms for

Incest

/ ˈɪˌnsest / Another word for incest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

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Synonyms by register

Formal

consanguineous relations incestuous union kin marriage

Informal

dirty secret taboo relationship forbidden love

Literary

forbidden congress unnatural union blighted love

Antonyms

exogamy outbreeding heterogamy cross-fertilization outcrossing

Common collocations

  • incestuous relationship
  • incestuous marriage
  • incestuous abuse
  • incestuous desire
  • incestuous feelings
  • incestuous act
  • incestuous crime

Word family

noun incest
adjective incestuous

Usage note

Incest refers specifically to sexual relations between closely related people. It carries strong negative connotations and is illegal in most societies.

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