Undertow - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈʌndərtəʊ|  American pronunciation of the word undertow
Brit.  |ˈʌndətəʊ|  British pronunciation of the word undertow

noun

- an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling
his account had a poignant undertow of regret
- the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore

Extra examples

Don't get caught in the undertow.

The dangerous undertow means that swimming is not allowed.

The humour of the novel cannot hide an undertow of sadness.

Word forms

noun
singular: undertow
plural: undertows
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