Accosted

Synonyms of accosted

• approached
• confronted
• halted

Antonyms of accosted

• ignored
• avoided
• shunned

Collocations of accosted

accosted by a stranger

Frequency: 70 %

She was accosted by a stranger on her way home.

accosted by reporters

Frequency: 60 %

The celebrity was accosted by reporters at the airport.

accosted on the street

Frequency: 50 %

He was accosted on the street by a group of protestors.

accosted by security

Frequency: 45 %

The man was accosted by security guards when he tried to enter the restricted area.

accosted in a dark alley

Frequency: 40 %

She was accosted in a dark alley while walking home late at night.

Idiomatic Expressions for accosted

• Phrase: accosted with questions
  Meaning: to be confronted or bombarded with a series of questions
  Usage: During the press conference, the politician was accosted with questions about the scandal.