Incest (Noun)
Meaning
Sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Incest was the dark secret that had been hidden by the powerful family for years, and it wasn't until the daughter came forward that it was finally exposed to the public.
- The memoir revealed the shocking case of incest within the family and the devastating effects it had on the author's life.
- Incest is a taboo subject in many cultures and is often considered a serious violation of familial bonds.
- Researchers have found that some isolated communities have a higher incidence of incest due to a lack of genetic diversity and cultural norms.
- The tragic case of incest and subsequent murder was later adapted into a novel, with the author seeking to explore the darker aspects of human nature.