English dictionary

undertow

/'/@/nd/@/r,t/oU/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling

noun.feeling

Examples
His account had a poignant undertow of regret.

Source: WordNet 3.0
the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore

noun.event

Synonyms sea purse sea puss sea-poose sea-purse sea-puss

Source: WordNet 3.0
The current that sets seaward near the bottom when waves are breaking upon the shore.

noun

Source: webster1913