Incest

Synonyms of incest

• incestuous
• taboo relationship
• familial relations

Antonyms of incest

• stranger
• normal relationship
• non-related

Collocations of incest

taboo

Frequency: 70 %

In many cultures, incest is considered taboo.

family

Frequency: 60 %

The family's dark secret was the incestuous relationship between siblings.

abuse

Frequency: 45 %

The case involved allegations of sexual abuse and incest within the family.

trauma

Frequency: 30 %

The therapy sessions aimed to help the survivor of incest deal with their trauma.

shame

Frequency: 25 %

The victim of incest felt overwhelming shame and guilt.

Idiomatic Expressions for incest

• Phrase: Family tree with knots
  Meaning: Describes a family history that is complicated or tangled, often due to incestuous relationships.
  Usage: Their family tree has so many knots that it's hard to keep track of who is related to whom.