to confront boldly

The beggar accosted me for money.

to approach, esp. with a greeting, question, or remark.

(of prostitutes, procurers, etc.) to solicit for sexual purposes.

a greeting.

verb

avoid , dodge , evade , ignore , scorn , shun

verb

address , annoy , bother , brace * , buttonhole * , call , challenge , confront , cross , dare , entice , face , flag , greet , hail , proposition , run into , salute , welcome , whistle for , encounter , front , approach , hound , meet , solicit , speak , waylay