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The reporter tried to accost the actor outside the theater.
What does Accost mean?
Accost means to approach someone suddenly or boldly.
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To approach and speak to someone in a sudden, bold, or unwanted way.
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A stranger began to accost people on the busy sidewalk.
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The scene felt tense because the guard seemed ready to accost the traveler.
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MeaningAccost means to approach someone suddenly or boldly.
ExampleExample: The reporter tried to accost the actor outside the theater.
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- uh · kawst
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- Ending
- kawst
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- Put a little extra energy on kawst.
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Synonyms
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confrontUse when someone approaches directly, often with tension.
approachUse when someone moves toward another person.
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Accost word family
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accost
verb
accosted
Approached suddenly or boldly in the past.
verb
accosting
Approaching suddenly or boldly now.
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