accost
verb
UK/əˈkɒst/
US/əˈkɑːst/
Definitions of accost verb
- TransitiveUsually passive
To approach or stop someone in a confrontational or intrusive manner, often to speak to them.
In the city center, I am often accosted by salespeople.
She felt uncomfortable being accosted by a stranger on the street.
He was accosted by the police for yelling at people outside the bar.