Crisis and Opposition Vocabulary - Synonyms Quiz

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What does the verb accost mean?

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To confront or approach someone in an aggressive or challenging manner.

It can also imply a demand for attention or to start a conversation or an altercation. For example, someone may be accosted by a panhandler on the street who demands money, or an individual may be accosted by a group of people who want to start a fight. The word can also be used in a less aggressive way, such as when someone approaches another person to ask for directions or to initiate a conversation. It implies a sense of boldness and directness in the approach and can have a negative connotation when used in a hostile or aggressive context. It can also imply a sense of interruption or interruption of someone's personal space.