Countercurrent (Noun)
Meaning 1
A stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
Actions counter to the main group activity; "political crosscurrents disrupted the conference".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The protesters' chants created a countercurrent to the festive atmosphere of the parade.
- A countercurrent of opposition emerged within the party, threatening to derail the proposed legislation.
- The new employee's unconventional ideas created a countercurrent in the traditional corporate culture.
- The whistleblower's revelations sparked a countercurrent of dissent among the company's loyal customers.
- A countercurrent of resistance formed among the local residents, who opposed the construction of the new highway.