Accost Word Meaning

Etymology:

late 16th century (originally in the sense ‘lie or go alongside’): from French accoster, from Italian accostare, from Latin ad- ‘to’ + costa ‘rib, side’

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively

Short Definition:

approach and address someone boldly or aggressively

Examples:

• reporters accosted him in the street
• he was accosted by a thief, demanding his money or his life