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accosted

UK
/əˈkɒstɪd/
US
/əˈkɔstɪd/
accostedadjective
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Comp.
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Super.
UK
/əˈkɒstɪd/
US
/əˈkɑːstɪd/
Translations
подвергшийся приставанию
The accosted pedestrian felt uneasy as the stranger demanded money.
Пешеход, к которому пристали, чувствовал себя неловко, когда незнакомец потребовал деньги.
Definitions
Having been approached and addressed boldly or aggressively.
The accosted pedestrian felt uneasy as the stranger demanded money.
accostverb

accosted

Past Simple

accosted
Past Simple
accosted
Past Participle
accosting
Gerund
UK
/əˈkɒst/
US
/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
address
speak to
greet
hail
confront
approach
accostnoun
Definitions
A bold or aggressive approach or address, especially by a stranger.
The accost by the salesman made the customer feel uncomfortable.
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