Synonyms for Riptide (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current):
crosscurrent, rip, countercurrent, tide rip
WordNet sense 2 (a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore):
rip current
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