accosted Synonyms

accosted Meaning

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accosted (imp. & p. p.)

of Accost

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accosted (a.)

Supported on both sides by other charges; also, side by side.

accosted Sentence Examples

  1. As I walked down the street, a stranger suddenly accosted me with a series of rapid-fire questions.
  2. The reporter accosted the celebrity at the airport, hoping to get an exclusive interview.
  3. Startled by the unexpected encounter, she felt uneasy when a persistent panhandler accosted her for money.
  4. The security guard quickly intervened when an unruly individual accosted customers in the mall.
  5. On her way home, she was accosted by a group of enthusiastic activists promoting their cause.
  6. The salesman accosted potential customers as they entered the store, eager to showcase the latest products.
  7. In the crowded market, street vendors often accosted shoppers, trying to sell their goods.
  8. The politician was accosted by reporters as he exited the courthouse after the trial.
  9. Late at night, pedestrians may feel uneasy if accosted by individuals in dimly lit alleyways.
  10. When the detective accosted the suspect, he was met with a vehement denial of any wrongdoing.

FAQs About the word accosted

of Accost, Supported on both sides by other charges; also, side by side.

confronted,approached, bearded, cornered, met, fronted, affronted,encountered, braved, faced

shunned, shunned, evaded, escaped, avoided, shook, escaped, eschewed, evaded,avoided

As I walked down the street, a stranger suddenly accosted me with a series of rapid-fire questions.

The reporter accosted the celebrity at the airport, hoping to get an exclusive interview.

Startled by the unexpected encounter, she felt uneasy when a persistent panhandler accosted her for money.

The security guard quickly intervened when an unruly individual accosted customers in the mall.