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importuned

verb

/ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

Meaning

asked someone persistently and pressingly for something

She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.

begged, entreated, implored, requested, pleaded

ignored, refused, denied

importuned for help, importuned by beggars, constantly importuned

to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment

to be afraid of something; to feel anxiety about something that might happen

to repeat or copy the words of someone

to suffer from intense heat

to run or jump about playfully

to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts