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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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The steam from a boiling pot emits smells of paprika and spices that wash over the kitchen's somewhat acrid, greasy-spoon aroma.
For the rest of the journey Mary allowed the conversation to wash over her and she finally felt normal.
She felt a sudden burst of shyness wash over her and suddenly felt extremely embarrassed for wearing a towel.
The big picture issues simply wash over people, lost in the public's distrust of politicians.
When I heard their footsteps fade and their door close I felt a sudden wave of relief wash over me.
So I decided to let the intense clamour of conversation wash over me and enjoy it.

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