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Wash over

verb
Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.verbTo 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.verbTo 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.verbOf open water. To surge over the banks, or other retaining structure.
"The river washed over the embankment at several places."

Synonyms

overgooverlookoverwalkoverflushpass bypass overpassslip awayget pastwave awaysweep asidebrush aside
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