Definition of Importune
Importune
im·por·tune
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(verb)
to harass or urge with persistence;
e.g. We were tourists, so the beggars importuned us for money and favors.
(verb)
to make improper or inappropriate advances towards someone, especially as a prostitute;
e.g. He recalled that when he visited the city, he was importuned by a woman.
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