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| The man on the left seems to be accosting the man on the right. |
Accost [əˈkôst]
Verb
- Approach (someone) or speak to first to a person, boldly or aggressively.
- Approach (someone) with hostility or harmful intent.
Synonyms
- Approach (someone) with hostility or harmful intent.
Synonyms
come up to, greet, recognize
Usage
1. I was frightened when two strange men accosted me, as I thought I was being attacked.
2. After the crime, the policeman was seen accosting random people.
Antonyms
avoid, dodge, aloof
