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Definitions from WordNet
Verb importune has 1 sense
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Definitions from the Webimportuning
noun: the act of making persistent or urgent requests or demands
She had become tired of the importuning from salespeople at the mall.
importuning
verb (present participle): making persistent or urgent requests or demands
The homeless man importuned passersby for spare change.
importuning
adjective: characterized by making persistent or urgent requests or demands
He had an importuning manner that made others feel uncomfortable.
importuning
verb (present participle): soliciting or offering sexual services in a public place
Prostitution laws aim to crack down on street activities that involve importuning.
importuning
noun: annoying or harassing someone through insistent requests or demands
His importuning became unbearable, causing her to cut off all communication with him.
importuning
verb (present participle): approaching someone persistently and forcefully to obtain something
The journalist importuned the politician for a statement on the issue.
importuning
noun: urging or soliciting someone persistently or aggressively
The importuning of customers for donations often leads to donor fatigue.
importuning
verb (present participle): inquiring insistently or urgently about one's needs or desires
He importuned the travel agent for a quick response regarding his vacation plans.
importuning
noun: a local tradition of approaching strangers with enthusiasm and curiosity
In their culture, importuning guests with questions about their homeland is considered a sign of hospitality.
importuning
verb (present participle): engaging in the local custom of enthusiastically greeting newcomers
The villagers importune tourists with warm welcomes and offers to try local cuisine.
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