accosting
The word “accosting” has 3 syllables: ac-cost-ing
It's pronounced as /əˈkɒstɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for accosting?
In the thesaurus, “accosting” has 2 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for accosting along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for accosting
- approaching
- confronting
Antonyms for accosting
- avoiding
- escaping
- eschewing
- evading
- shaking
- shunning
Meanings of accosting
- verb
- To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.
- To join side to side; to border.
- (by extension) To sail along the coast or side of.
- To approach; to come up to.
- To speak to first; to address; to greet.
- To adjoin; to lie alongside.
- To assault.
- To solicit sexually.
- noun
- The act of physically confronting a person.
Example Sentences
- He was accosting people on the street, asking for donations.
- The woman felt uncomfortable when a stranger started accosting her at the bus stop.
- They were accosting passersby with flyers for the new event.
- The police warned him about accosting others in public spaces.
- She didn't appreciate him accosting her with personal questions during the meeting.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to accosting, such as: approaching, avoiding, confronting, escaping, eschewing, evading, shaking.
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