Accost
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Accost [uh-kost]

VERB

VERB

  • To approach and address someone aggressively

  • To approach with a greeting, question, or remark.

Example

My friend accosted me for money. 

He was accosted by a stranger demanding food.

Synonyms

Confront, Approach, Address, Hail, Call, Greet, Intercept, Challenge, Stop, Harass

Antonyms

Ignore, Avoid, Evade, Shun, Sidestep, Overlook, Bypass, Retreat, Refrain, Elude