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Wash over

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo pass (one) unnoticed so that one is unaffected by it.
"The news of the actor's death just washed over me, as I had never particularly cared for him."
2.VerbTo affect the emotions of (a person) suddenly and overwhelmingly.
"Embarrassment washed over me as I realized I had forgotten the notes for my presentation."
3.VerbTo surge over the banks, or other retaining structure.
"The river washed over the embankment at several places."
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