What is another word for Oedipal?
Pronunciation: [ˈiːdɪpə͡l] (IPA) 
Oedipal is a term that refers to the psychological complex named after the Greek myth where the son kills his father and marries his mother. Some synonyms for Oedipal include incestuous, Freudian, Electra complex, and maternal attachment. Incestuous denotes a sexual relationship between close blood relatives, while Freudian relates to the theories of the famous psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, who developed the concept of the Oedipus complex. The Electra complex is the female counterpart of the Oedipus complex, while maternal attachment is the strong emotional bond between a child and their mother. These synonyms are useful in describing situations where a person has unresolved psychological conflicts with their parents, particularly their mother or father.
