verb to approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently
In the novel, the protagonist is accosted by a mysterious stranger who changes the course of his life.
The suspect was accosted by the police officer as he tried to flee the scene.
I was accosted by a salesperson at the mall who wouldn't take no for an answer.
She felt uncomfortable when she was accosted by a stranger on the street.
In a book, the main character is accosted by a stranger on the street.
During a therapy session, the client describes being accosted by a coworker.
The journalist was accosted by protesters while reporting on the demonstration.
The suspect accosted the police officer during the arrest.
The lawyer advised the client on what to do if they are accosted by a stranger.
The retail worker was accosted by a customer who was unhappy with the service.