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accost Antonyms

Opposite of accost

Pinning down the opposite of accost requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To approach and address someone boldly, aggressively, or insistently.

Usage Example

"Reporters waiting outside the courthouse tried to avoid the lead attorney for a comment."

Strongest
avoid
Strong
shun
ignore
evade
dodge

Similar words to accost

Words similar to accost shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

confront
buttonhole
waylay
corner
hail
badger
harass
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• Nearby Words

accordance
accordingly
accordion
accost
account
accountability
accountable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Accost. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/accost
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