accost
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈkɒst/
Definition
To approach and address someone boldly or aggressively, often in a way that is unwelcome or intimidating.
Examples
The politician was accosted by reporters as he left the building.
She felt uncomfortable when a man accosted her on the street and asked for money.
He was accosted by a group of youths who demanded his phone.
How to Use accost
- accost someone (collocation)
- To approach and address someone boldly or aggressively. — "The protesters accosted the officials as they entered the building."
- accost someone for [something] (prepositional phrase)
- To approach and address someone aggressively to demand something. — "He was accosted by a beggar for money."
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