verb
- approaches and speaks to someone, especially boldly or aggressively
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘accost’
Examples
- The stranger accosts tourists outside the museum asking for directions.
- She accosts her neighbor about the loud music every weekend.
- A reporter accosts the politician with difficult questions.
- The salesman accosts customers as they enter the store.
- He accosts anyone who will listen about his political views.
- The beggar accosts passersby on the busy street corner.