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incest

/ɪnˈsɛst/ noun · British & US
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What does incest mean?

noun

Sexual relations between closely related individuals, especially those within the immediate family. This can include parents and children, siblings, or other close relatives.

Example

"The scandal surrounding the royal family's alleged incestuous relationship shocked the nation."

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