accosted

[uh-kaw-stid, uh-kos-tid] / əˈkɔ stɪd, əˈkɒs tɪd /

VERB

approach for conversation or solicitation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoy buttonhole confront

STRONG

address bother brace call challenge cross dare entice face flag greet hail proposition salute welcome

WEAK

run into whistle for

Antonyms

STRONG

aid help ignore refrain slight turn away

WEAK

avoid dodge evade scorn shun

Example Sentences

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In ’51, the Modern bought a painting of his — something like “Death Accosted by Masks.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2022

Accosted by Wilson as we struck the beach, he delivered us up to a numerous guard of natives, who at once conducted us to a house near by.

From Omoo by Melville, Herman

The friendly Host, whose social hand Accosted strangers at the door, Has left at length his wonted stand, And greets the weary guest no more.

From The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) by Freneau, Philip

Accosted by name, the Captain removed his mask, and coolly confronted his prisoner.

From Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) by Champney, Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Williams)

Accosted by a phantom, with wings folded pensively, plumes interlocked across its chest, he off head; and stood obsequiously before it.

From Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I by Melville, Herman