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under-current

noun as in maelstrom

noun as in overtone

noun as in undertone

noun as in whirlpool

noun as in undertow

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Example Sentences

A vein of shrewd and humorous sarcasm, together with an under-current of quiet selfishness, made him a very pleasant companion. '

There was still, however, an under-current of agitation: in fact, the late event was but the precursor to a more furious storm.

Michelet, we may take this opportunity of remarking, has a perpetual under-current of humor.

I was all my school-days' self again, with an under-current of something stronger and deeper, and more dangerous.

Richardson has always been exposed to a strong under-current of ridicule.

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On this page you'll find 107 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to under-current, such as: vortex, eddy, stir, swirl, undercurrent, and undertow.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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