undertow

An underwater current flowing strongly away from shore, usually caused by the seaward return of water from waves that have broken against the shore.

A tendency, especially in thought or feeling, contrary to what seems the strongest.

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.

The current that sets seaward near the bottom when waves are breaking upon the shore.

To pull or tow under; drag beneath; pull down.

To pull down by, or as by, an undertow.

To flow or behave as an undertow.

A strong flow of water returning seaward from the shore.

A feeling that runs contrary to one’s normal one.

an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling