washing over

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Definition of washing over in English English dictionary
wash over: Said of the way an emotion affects one suddenly
A wave of embarrasment washed over me, as I became suddenly hot, and red in the face.
wash over: 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.
wash over: Of open water. To surge over the banks, or other retaining structure
The river washed over the embankment at several places.
wash over: If something someone does or says washes over you, you do not notice it or it does not affect you in any way. The television headlines seemed to wash over her without meaning anything

washing over

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wash·ing over

wäşîng ōvır

/ˈwäsʜəɴɢ ˈōvər/ /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ ˈoʊvɜr/

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