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Wash over
verb
Word Frequency:
0.3
Definitions
1.
verb
To pass unnoticed so that one is unaffected by it.
"The news of the actor's death just washed over me, as I did not particularly like the man anyway."
2.
verb
To affect the emotions of (a person) suddenly and overwhelmingly.
"A wave of embarrasment washed over me, as I became suddenly hot, and red in the face."
3.
verb
Of open water. To surge over the banks, or other retaining structure.
"The river washed over the embankment at several places."
Synonyms
overgo
overlook
overwalk
overflush
pass by
pass over
pass
slip away
get past
wave away
sweep aside
brush aside
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