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to overtake
01
to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction
02
to affect suddenly and often negatively
03
(of a feeling) to greatly and suddenly influence someone
Example
The invasion overtook the peaceful region, resulting in chaos and destruction.
A fire overtakes the warehouse, threatening nearby buildings.
The driver overtook vehicles on the curve riskily, endangering others on the road.
A cold shudder overtook him when he saw the shadow moving in the corner.
Nostalgia overtakes him while looking through old photographs, bringing back memories.
