wash over
definitions
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to cover or flood an area with wateren: to cover or flood an area with water
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to spread over someone's mind or feelingsen: to spread over someone's mind or feelings
examples
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The flood waters washed over the small village.
The flood waters washed over the small village.
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A sense of dread washed over her as she entered the dark room.
A sense of dread washed over her as she entered the dark room.