Words Like UNDERTOW

We have put together a list of words that are similar to UNDERTOW.

1 Alternative Words Similar to undertow

1 Inclination Noun      Synonym Words Like Inclination

8 definitions of undertow

1 A current of water below the surface moving in a direction different from that of the surface-current; the backward flow or back-draft of a wave breaking on a beach. Sometimes called under-water.
2 To pull or tow under; drag beneath; pull down.
3 To pull down by, or as by, an undertow.
4 To flow or behave as an undertow.
5 A strong flow of water returning seaward from the shore.
6 A feeling that runs contrary to one's normal one.
7 an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling
8 the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore
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