Accost 1100 Words You Need Accost 1100 Words You Need /əˈkɒst/ US /-ˈkɑːst/ (verb) to approach or stop and speak to someone in a threatening way, approach, stop, confront, detain, buttonhole, hound: I’m usually accosted by beggars and drunks as I walk to the station. Antonyms avoid, evade
Interrupt English Flashcard Interrupt English Flashcard (verb) /ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/ US /-ţə-/ to stop someone from continuing what they are saying by making a noise or speaking to them – prevent something from happening – interject: Sorry to interrupt you, but I think what you’re saying is irrelevant. Parts of Speech Noun: interruption Adjective: interruptive Antonyms accelerate, …
Avoid Avoid (verb) /əˈvɔɪd/ to keep away from somebody or something – manage to stop doing something, keep away, prevent, stay away from, steer clear, dodge, evade, escape You should really avoid smoking after your open heart surgery. Antonyms face, promote Parts of Speech Noun: avoidance Noun: avoider Adjective: avoidable Adverb: avoidably
Cancel Cancel (verb) /ˈkænt.səl/ to stop something from existing or happening – revoke – abolish – end – stop – abandon – call off – terminate: The two companies could no longer cooperate with each other and had to cancel their contract. Antonyms prolong, renew, proceed Parts of speech Noun: cancellation Noun: canceller Adjective: cancellable
Sojourn Sojourn (noun) /ˈsɒdʒ.ən/ US /ˈsoʊ.dʒɝːn/ a short stay in a particular place – brief visit – stay – stopover – to stay: I can still vividly recall our memorable sojourn in the Philippines.