wash over

phrasal verb7 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3
a wave washes over7.8

Used metaphorically to describe a strong feeling (e.g., a wave of relief) suddenly affecting someone.

a feeling washes over7.5

Used to describe a strong, often overwhelming, emotion suddenly affecting someone.

sadness washes over7.4

Used to describe a strong feeling of sadness suddenly affecting someone.

relief washes over7.3

Used to describe a strong feeling of relief suddenly affecting someone.

fear washes over7.2

Used to describe a strong feeling of fear suddenly affecting someone.

pain washes over7.0

Used to describe a sudden, intense wave of physical or emotional pain.

guilt washes over6.8

Used to describe a strong feeling of guilt suddenly affecting someone.

Collocations with "wash over"