Accost synonyms and antonyms
ə-kôst', ə-kŏst'
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To write the destination on (a letter or parcel)
The definition of confront is to oppose or face in a hostile situation.
To interrupt the course or progress of:
greet (related)
To meet, receive, address, or acknowledge (a person, utterance, or event) in a specified way
To propose a private bargain to, especially to propose sexual relations with.
To urge on; incite as to pursuit
(Intransitive) To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
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(Intransitive) To feel care or anxiety; to make or take trouble; to be troublesome.
To meet (someone) or find (something) unexpectedly.
To come together:
To approach or accost someone with an offer of sex in exchange for payment.
To convey a message by nonverbal means:
evade (antonym)
To avoid complying with or fulfilling a requirement.
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avoid (antonym)
To refrain from (doing something):
shun (antonym)
To keep away from; avoid scrupulously or consistently, often, specif., as a practice by a group against a co-worker, coreligionist, etc. who has fallen out of favor
dodge (antonym)
To move or twist quickly aside; shift suddenly, as to avoid a blow
ignore (antonym)
(Law) To reject (a bill of indictment) for lack of evidence
To name by way of tribute; salute as
To meet or confront with self-assurance:
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To serve as a front for.
seek (related)
To inquire for; request:
To curve as a hook does
beaten-up (related)
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harrassed (related)
harangue (related)
call to
To greet
set-upon (related)
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