كيف تنطق "accost"

word

uh-KAWST

uh-KOST

التعريف

To approach and speak to someone, often suddenly or aggressively, sometimes in a way that feels threatening or unwelcome.

الإنجليزية الأمريكية

əˈkɔst

الإنجليزية البريطانية

ɐkˈɒst

أمريكي

uh-KAWST

بريطاني

uh-KOST

A stranger accosted her outside the store.

He felt nervous when someone accosted him in the park at night.

If someone accosts you on the street, stay calm and move away.

She was startled when a group of tourists accosted her, asking for directions.