accost
Translation
to accost, to approach and address boldly
Examples
A stranger accosted me in the street.
A stranger accosted me in the street.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to approach and speak to (sb.) boldly or aggressively A stranger accosted me in the street.
Similar Words
Synonyms: approach, confront, solicit; Antonyms: avoid, ignore, evade
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'costa' (rib, side). Literally, 'to come up to the side of someone'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone coming up to your 'coast' (side) to talk, often at a 'cost' to your comfort.