What is another word for Accosting?

Pronunciation: [ɐkˈɒstɪŋ] (IPA)

Accosting is an act of confronting someone in a way that can be perceived as threatening or intrusive. Synonyms for accosting include approaching, waylaying, halting, intercepting, stopping, flagging down, buttonholing, and cornering. Each of these words describes a type of encounter that involves initiating a conversation or stopping someone in their tracks. Approaching someone can be done with a friendly or aggressive tone, while halting or intercepting implies a sense of urgency or importance. Stopping or flagging down someone describes a more deliberate action, whereas cornering or buttonholing can suggest trapping or overwhelming someone. Ultimately, the choice of synonym depends on the context and tone of the interaction.

What are the hypernyms for Accosting?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Accosting

His manner of Accosting them-half uneasy, half familiar- froze the Wesley sisters.
"Hetty Wesley"
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
A tall, dark-complexioned man, oddly attired-assisted by the potmen of the establishment-was helping the crowd to huge tankards of strong ale, though he seemed more especially attentive to a score of stout fellows of various crafts and callings-several of whom appeared to be acquainted with him; and were familiarly Accosting him by his name of "Greg'ry."
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid
He assured us that Sir Charles had no ground for an action whatsoever, having been guilty of Accosting rudely, and with evil intent, a lone woman-the most sacred of all objects in the eye of the law.
"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX"
Alexander Leighton

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