accost

• Sich jemandem auf unangenehme, aufdringliche oder herausfordernde Weise nähern und ihn ansprechen, oft unerwünscht.

To approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively, often in a way that is unwanted or intimidating.

1. B2formal

   To approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively, often in a public place.

   Ansprechen und anreden

   • A stranger accosted her on the street asking for directions.
   • The journalist accosted the politician outside the building.
   • He was accosted by a beggar near the station.

   Synonymeaddressapproachbuttonholeconfrontcornergreethaltsolicitstopwaylay

2. Approach for sexual solicitationC1formal

   To approach someone with an offer of sexual favors, often in a public place.

   Aufforderung zu sexuellen Handlungen

   • The police arrested a man for accosting women in the park.
   • She felt uncomfortable when a man accosted her at the bar.
   • The law prohibits accosting people for prostitution.

   Synonymepropositionsolicit