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What does wash over mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word wash over? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To pass unnoticed so that one is unaffected by it.
  2. To affect the emotions of (a person) suddenly and overwhelmingly.
  3. Of open water. To surge over the banks, or other retaining structure.
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A wave of defeat seemed to wash over the slaves, and they slumped, confidence and hope draining as the smoke dissipated into the night air.
I suddenly felt a peace wash over me, and I knew he'd heard and all was forgiven.
He felt a wave of sadness wash over him again, but he ignored it, like he did every day.
She felt a sudden burst of shyness wash over her and suddenly felt extremely embarrassed for wearing a towel.
For the rest of the journey Mary allowed the conversation to wash over her and she finally felt normal.
She said she did not intellectualise music and let the violins just wash over her.

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