'Oedipal love' is a term that refers to a psychoanalytic theory that explains a boy's subconscious desire for his mother. This subject has been widely discussed in various literary and philosophical works. However, due to its negative and controversial connotations, there are several synonyms used to refer to this concept indirectly. Some of these synonyms include, 'incestuous love,' 'mother fixation,' 'Freudian complex,' 'maternal desire,' 'psychological incest,' 'taboo love,' and 'Electra complex,' among others. Nevertheless, it is essential to note that these terms may not entirely capture the complexity and nuances of the Oedipal complex, as they tend to oversimplify or distort its nature and implications.