1. the act of approaching and speaking to someone in a bold or aggressive manner
Usage: gerund form

1. approaching and speaking to someone, especially boldly or aggressively
Usage: present participle of accost

Examples

• The reporter was accosting the politician with difficult questions.
• She felt uncomfortable when the stranger started accosting her on the street.
• The security guard prevented fans from accosting the celebrity.
• His accosting of customers was driving away business.
• The accosting behavior made other passengers nervous.
• Police warned against accosting tourists for money.
• The aggressive accosting of witnesses hindered the investigation.