UNDERTOW
Scrabble letter values: U1N1D2E1R1T1O1W4 = 12
Definition
- noun an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling.
- noun the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore. — synonyms: sea_puss, sea-puss, sea_purse, sea-purse, sea-poose
Examples
- “his account had a poignant undertow of regret”
- “A strong undertow may sweep a returning swimmer off their feet but it does not carry them far from the shore.”