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accost Synonyms

Another word for accost

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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 confront the lead attorney for a comment."

Strongest
confront
Strong
buttonhole
waylay
corner
hail
Weak
badger
harass

Opposites of accost

The opposite of accost shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

avoid
shun
ignore
evade
dodge
See all opposites of accost

• Nearby Words

accordance
accordingly
accordion
accost
account
accountability
accountable

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