accost

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(ac-cost) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to approach and speak to someone boldly.

Example Sentence

I was afraid the man would accost me and ask me for money.

More Example Sentences

They will accost anyone they see.

Synonyms

approach; confront; address

Antonyms

avoid; dodge; evade; ignore; scorn; shun

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Rhymes

  • aust
  • crossed
  • frost
  • glossed
  • last
  • lost
  • maust
  • tossed
  • yoest

  • accost
  • defrost
  • embossed
  • exhaust
  • lacoste
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