What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
accosting
Example
The man was arrested for accosting women on the street. [accosting: verb]
Example
I don't like accosting strangers, it makes me nervous. [accosting: gerund or present participle]
confront
Example
I had to confront my fear of public speaking to give this presentation. [confront: verb]
Example
She decided to confront her roommate about the dirty dishes in the sink. [confront: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Confront is more commonly used than accosting in everyday language. Confront is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while accosting is less common and often associated with negative or criminal behavior.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between accosting and confront?
While accosting is typically associated with a negative or criminal tone, confronting can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
