'crosscurrent' definitions:

Definition of 'crosscurrent'

(from WordNet)
noun
A stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current [syn: rip, riptide, tide rip, crosscurrent, countercurrent]
noun
Actions counter to the main group activity; "political crosscurrents disrupted the conference" [syn: countercurrent, crosscurrent]

Definition of 'crosscurrent'

From: GCIDE
  • crosscurrent \crosscurrent\ n.
  • 1. a stretch of turbulent water in the sea.
  • Syn: rip, riptide, tide rip. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. a tendency or sentiment within a group which conflicts with that of the majority; -- often used in the plural. [PJC]

Synonyms of 'crosscurrent'

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