undertow, n.
(undertows)
(undertows)
the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore
<noun.event>
sea purse sea puss sea-poose sea-purse sea-puss undertow
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an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling
<noun.feeling>
undertow
sample sentences
"his account had a poignant undertow of regret"
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