CROSSCURRENT Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word crosscurrent. (close relations)
Definition of CROSSCURRENT
Best Alternative Words for CROSSCURRENT
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blending | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of blending components together thoroughly • a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades | ||||||||
confluence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers) • a flowing together • a coming together of people | ||||||||
convergence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the occurrence of two or more things coming together • the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit • a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena • the act of converging (coming closer) | ||||||||
intersection | nounn | |||||||
noun • a point where lines intersect • a junction where one street or road crosses another • a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations • the set of elements common to two or more sets • a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena • the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path) | ||||||||
junction | nounn | |||||||
noun • the place where two or more things come together • the state of being joined together • the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made • something that joins or connects • an act of joining or adjoining things | ||||||||
meeting | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formally arranged gathering • a small informal social gathering • a casual or unexpected convergence • the social act of assembling for some common purpose • the act of joining together as one • a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers) | ||||||||
merging | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of joining together as one • a flowing together adjective satellite • flowing together | ||||||||
mingling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the action of people mingling and coming into contact | ||||||||
countercurrent | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current • actions counter to the main group activity | ||||||||
rip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a dissolute man in fashionable society • an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart • a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current • the act of rending or ripping or splitting something verb • tear or be torn violently • move precipitously or violently • cut (wood) along the grain • take without the owner's consent • criticize or abuse strongly and violently | ||||||||
riptide | nounn | |||||||
noun • a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current • a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore | ||||||||
tide rip | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current |