Pronunciation: /əˈkɔsts/
verb to approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently
A1 The friendly shopkeeper accosts customers with a smile.
A2 The salesperson accosts shoppers as they enter the store.
B1 The journalist accosts politicians for interviews outside the parliament building.
B2 The security guard accosts anyone who tries to enter the building without proper identification.
C1 The paparazzi accosts celebrities on the red carpet for exclusive interviews.
C2 The aggressive panhandler accosts passersby for money on the street.
formal The journalist accosts the politician for a statement on the recent scandal.
informal I saw Sarah accosting her ex-boyfriend at the party last night.
slang The salesperson accosted me as soon as I walked into the store.
figurative Fear accosts me every time I have to speak in public.
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