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Meaning of 'undertow' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Undertow [ n.]
- The current that sets seaward near the bottom when waves are breaking upon the shore.

Meaning of 'undertow' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . undertow [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling
Example in sentence:
  • his account had a poignant undertow of regret

Nearby Words:

undam undampned undated undauntable undaunted unde undeadly undeaf undecagon undecane

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