كيف تنطق "accosting"

word

əˈkɑstɪŋ

uh-KAWST-ing

ɐkˈɒstɪŋ

uh-KOST-ing

التعريف

To approach and speak to someone, often suddenly or aggressively. Usually used when the approach is unwanted or uncomfortable.

الإنجليزية الأمريكية

əˈkɑstɪŋ

الإنجليزية البريطانية

ɐkˈɒstɪŋ

أمريكي

uh-KAWST-ing

بريطاني

uh-KOST-ing

He was accosting people on the street, asking for money.

The woman felt uncomfortable when she was accosted by a stranger.

Security guards stopped the man from accosting guests at the door.

People dislike being accosted by aggressive salespeople in the mall.