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ACCOSTING

(verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Accosting.

Accosting - 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

Accosting - as a noun

The act of physically confronting a person.

Example Sentences

"The stranger approached me on the street, accosting me with a strange request."
"She felt uncomfortable when a stranger started accosting her at the bus stop."
"The journalist was accosting people in the crowd for their opinions on the political issue."
"The aggressive man was arrested for accosting pedestrians late at night."
"He regretted accosting his ex-girlfriend at the party and causing a scene."
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Word Game Points

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

ACCOSTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is ACCOSTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, accosting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACCOSTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is ACCOSTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, accosting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACCOSTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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