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ACCOST

(verb, noun)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Accost.

How to pronounce accost:

US

Accost - as a verb

Speak to someone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
address9come up to
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come8come up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Approach with an offer of sexual favors

Example: "He was solicited by a prostitute"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hook11solicit9

Accost - as a noun

Address; greeting.

An attack.

Example Sentences

"He accosted me on the street and asked for directions."
"The stranger accosted her in the parking lot, demanding money."
"The salesperson accosted every customer who entered the store."
"I felt uncomfortable when he accosted me at the party with personal questions."
"The reporter accosted the celebrity as she exited the restaurant."
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Word Game Points

Is ACCOST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, accost is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACCOST has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is ACCOST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, accost is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACCOST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ACCOST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, accost is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACCOST has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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