Countercurrent
Countercurrent noun - A stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current.
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Leaning and countercurrent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Leaning" instead a noun "Countercurrent".
Leaning
Leaning noun - A prevailing or general movement or inclination.
Usage example: the news media are often accused of having liberal leanings
Countercurrent and leaning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Countercurrent" instead a noun "Leaning".
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