riptide
/ˈrɪpˌtaɪd/
noun
- A strong, narrow current of water that flows quickly away from the shore, often dangerous for swimmers.
- If you get caught in a riptide, swim parallel to the shore to escape.
- The lifeguard warned everyone about the dangerous riptide near the pier.
- A sudden riptide pulled the swimmer far out into the ocean.
- A powerful or uncontrollable force or situation that is difficult to resist.
- She felt a riptide of emotions when she heard the news.
- He struggled against the riptide of peer pressure in high school.
- The company was swept away by a riptide of bad publicity.