What is another word for cross-currents?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈɒskˈʌɹənts] (IPA) 
Cross-currents refer to the complex and often conflicting currents that occur in a body of water. However, there are several synonyms for the word 'cross-currents' that are commonly used in everyday language. These include the terms 'undercurrents,' 'ripples,' 'turbulence,' and 'eddy currents.' Each of these terms refers to various patterns of flow and movement within a body of water, with eddy currents describing circular currents and turbulence referring to the chaotic, non-linear movement of water. All of these terms evoke the sense of complexity, friction, and unpredictability that are characteristic of cross-currents, making them useful descriptors in a wide range of contexts from social dynamics to politics and finance.
