accosted

[əˈkɒstɪd]

accosted Definition

approached and addressed (someone) boldly or aggressively.

Using accosted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accosted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was accosted by a stranger on her way home.

• Example

  The journalist was accosted by angry protesters outside the courthouse.

• Example

  He felt uncomfortable when he was accosted by his ex-girlfriend at the party.

accosted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for accosted

• confronted
• halted
• intercepted

Phrases with accosted

• accosted by the police

  stopped and questioned by the police

  Example

  He was accosted by the police while walking home from work.

• accosted by reporters

  approached and questioned by reporters, often in an aggressive manner

  Example

  The celebrity was accosted by reporters as soon as she stepped out of the car.

• accosted on the street

  approached and spoken to by a stranger on the street, often in an unwelcome or threatening manner

  Example

  She was accosted on the street by a man who demanded money from her.

Origins of accosted

from Old French 'acoster', meaning 'to approach'

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Summary: accosted in Brief

'Accosted' [əˈkɒstɪd] means to approach and address someone boldly or aggressively. It is often used to describe an unwelcome or threatening encounter, such as being accosted by a stranger on the street or by reporters. Synonyms include 'confronted,' 'halted,' and 'intercepted.'