accost

• Acercarse a alguien y dirigirle la palabra de manera brusca o agresiva, a menudo de forma no deseada o intimidante.

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.

   abordar a alguien

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaddressapproachbuttonholeconfrontcornergreethaltsolicitstopwaylay

2. Approach for sexual solicitationC1formal

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

   abordar con fines de prostitución

   • 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.

   Sinónimospropositionsolicit