100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "accost"

Definition

The verb accost means to approach someone boldly or aggressively, often with the intent to speak or confront them.

Synonyms

• Approach
• Confront
• Address
• Accost
• Call out
• Challenge
• Hail
• Speak to

Antonyms

• Avoid
• Shun
• Ignore
• Evade
• Bypass
• Refrain from

Examples

1. As I walked down the street, a stranger accosted me with a question about directions.
2. The journalist accosted the politician outside the event.
3. He didn’t expect anyone to accost him at the quiet café.
4. She felt uncomfortable when the man accosted her in the parking lot.
5. The activists accosted passersby to raise awareness for their cause.
6. I was surprised when my old friend accosted me in the grocery store.
7. The customer accosted the manager about the poor service.
8. After the game, fans accosted the players for autographs.
9. The dog accosted the mailman as he approached the house.
10. He was accosted by a group of kids asking for money.
11. She tried to ignore the man who accosted her for change.
12. They accosted the mayor during the town hall meeting.
13. The reporter accosted the celebrity outside the restaurant.
14. I felt nervous when the stranger accosted me at the bus stop.
15. The security guard accosted the suspicious individual lingering near the entrance.
16. He accosted me with a barrage of questions that I couldn’t answer.
17. After the lecture, students accosted the professor with their inquiries.
18. I was accosted by a salesperson as soon as I entered the store.
19. The man accosted the woman to ask for her phone number.
20. She was accosted by her ex-boyfriend at the party.
21. They accosted the tour guide to clarify the itinerary.
22. The detective accosted the suspect after the crime was reported.
23. A group of teenagers accosted the tourists for a photo.
24. He was accosted by reporters as he left the courthouse.
25. The activist accosted the audience with a passionate speech.
26. She accosted her coworker about the missing files.
27. During the protest, demonstrators accosted the police officers.
28. The child accosted the stranger, hoping for a treat.
29. I was accosted by a man selling flowers on the street.
30. They accosted the new neighbor to welcome her to the community.
31. The friend accosted me for not returning her calls.
32. He accosted the coach after the game to discuss his playing time.
33. The vendor accosted potential customers with discounts.
34. I tried to walk past, but the salesman accosted me anyway.
35. The team accosted their rival after the heated match.
36. She was accosted by a reporter wanting her opinion on the issue.
37. The group accosted the city council members at the public meeting.
38. He felt cornered when the crowd accosted him with demands.
39. The woman accosted me with a strange request.
40. The fan accosted the band outside the venue.
41. The child accosted his teacher for extra help.
42. I was accosted by a man who claimed to be lost.
43. She accosted her colleague about the project deadline.
44. The tour guide was accosted by tourists with questions.
45. The student accosted the lecturer after class.
46. A pair of enthusiastic fans accosted the athlete for a selfie.
47. The detective accosted the witness for more information.
48. The sales clerk accosted me the moment I walked in.
49. They were accosted by security for loitering.
50. The puppy accosted me with playful barking.
51. He accosted his friend about the rumors circulating.
52. The journalist accosted the politician during the press conference.
53. The activist accosted attendees with pamphlets.
54. The stranger accosted her with an unexpected compliment.
55. The manager accosted the employees about their performance.
56. She was accosted by a colleague in the hallway.
57. The group accosted the celebrity at the premiere.
58. He felt trapped when the group of fans accosted him.
59. The reporter accosted the celebrity while she was shopping.
60. I was accosted by a street performer asking for support.
61. They accosted the speaker after the lecture.
62. The girl accosted her friend with exciting news.
63. The merchant accosted shoppers with special offers.
64. He accosted the teacher to discuss his grades.
65. The actor was accosted by his admirers after the show.
66. The team accosted the referee about a controversial call.
67. I was accosted by someone selling raffle tickets.
68. The student accosted the principal regarding school policies.
69. A man accosted me in the coffee shop, wanting to chat.
70. She accosted the customer to offer assistance.
71. The stranger accosted me with an unusual question.
72. They accosted the runner after the marathon.
73. The journalist accosted the CEO for a statement.
74. I was accosted at the entrance by a volunteer.
75. The child accosted the librarian for book recommendations.
76. They accosted the committee members for updates.
77. The tour group accosted the local guide for recommendations.
78. She was accosted by an old friend at the reunion.
79. The dog accosted the mail carrier with excitement.
80. The children accosted the teacher with questions about the field trip.
81. I was accosted by a fan wanting to chat.
82. The speaker was accosted by the audience for clarifications.
83. The stranger accosted me with a request for help.
84. They accosted the official about the event's organization.
85. The detective accosted the suspect at the scene.
86. The girl accosted her sister for borrowing her clothes.
87. A passerby accosted me for directions.
88. The actor was accosted by the paparazzi outside the restaurant.
89. I was accosted by a person handing out flyers.
90. The team accosted the umpire after the game.
91. The volunteer accosted attendees to sign petitions.
92. The child accosted the neighbor about their dog.
93. The protestors accosted the officials during the rally.
94. She accosted her friend about the surprise party.
95. The athlete was accosted by fans wanting autographs.
96. I was accosted by a street vendor selling handmade crafts.
97. The student accosted the counselor for advice on college applications.
98. The stranger accosted me, asking for a favor.
99. The team captain accosted the referee about the foul.
100. She was accosted by a man claiming to know her.