accosting
Aggressively stopping someone
Accosting is approaching someone aggressively or intrusively, typically a stranger in a public place: A man accosted her outside the subway station.
The word implies unwanted confrontation—demanding money, making threats, or pressing unwelcome attention.
It carries stronger negative weight than simply approaching or addressing someone.
approach
Way of handling something
- challengeTest of ability
- intimidateInstill fear to control
- harassPersistently torment someone
intercept · waylay · buttonhole · importune · beset · solicit · badger · pester · hound · detain
address
Speak to formally
greet · hello · encounter · engage · meet · introduction · contact · speak · call out · wave down