Strong underwater current pulling swimmers out to sea.

Hidden danger in ocean causing sudden pull downward.

Undertow of emotions, hidden feelings or intentions surfacing suddenly

Undertows as verb: To carry in a specific direction underwater.

Undertows as verb: To drag or pull something under the water.

Undertows as verb: To be caught and pulled by an undertow current.

Undertows as verb: To become submerged below the surface of water.