Definition of Importune
Importune
im·por·tune


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(verb)
To ask or beg someone repeatedly and annoyingly for something.

e.g. She began to importune her parents for a new bike every day.

(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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