undertow
/ˈʌndərˌtoʊ/
noun
- A strong current of water moving beneath the surface of the sea or a river, often pulling away from the shore.
- The lifeguard warned swimmers about the dangerous undertow near the pier.
- He was caught in an undertow and had to swim parallel to the shore to escape.
- Even though the waves looked calm, a powerful undertow made swimming difficult.
- A hidden force or influence that opposes or pulls against the main direction or feeling.
- Her smile hid an undertow of resentment that she never expressed.
- Beneath the cheerful party, there was an undertow of sadness after the news.
- The economy's growth is strong, but an undertow of inflation worries investors.
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