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accost

/əˈkɒst/

/əˈkɔst/

accostverb

accosted

Past Simple

accosted

Past Participle

accosting

Gerund

/əˈkɒst/

/əˈkɔst/

Translations

He was accosted by a stranger on the street.

К нему на улице приставал незнакомец.

Additional translations

завязывать разговор

Definitions

To approach and speak to someone in a bold or aggressive manner.

The reporter accosted the celebrity as she left the restaurant, hoping for an exclusive interview.

To solicit or approach with the intention of offering sexual services, especially in a public place.

The undercover officer arrested her after she accosted passers-by outside the club.

Synonyms

speak to

accostnoun

accosts

/əˈkɒst/

/əˈkɑst/

Definitions

A bold or aggressive approach or address, especially by a stranger.

The accost by the salesman made the customer feel uncomfortable.