English-Finnish translations for wash over

Definition of wash over

• To pass unnoticed so that one is unaffected by it
• To affect the emotions of suddenly and overwhelmingly
• Of open water. To surge over the banks, or other retaining structure

Examples

• The news of the actors death just washed over me, as I did not particularly like the man anyway.
• A wave of embarrasment washed over me, as I became suddenly hot, and red in the face.
• The river washed over the embankment at several places.

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• wash
• washbasin
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• washer
• whitewash
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• dishwasher
• wishy-washy