Associations to the word «Importune»
Noun
- Suitor
- Beggar
- Duc
- Intimacy
- Torment
- Sway
- Badger
- Petition
- Prostitution
- Chambers
- Majesty
- Humour
- Contrary
- Refusal
- Request
- Wise
- Necessity
- Remedy
- Desire
- Consent
- Curiosity
- Helen
- Gentleman
- Purpose
- Mistress
- Heaven
- Favour
- Complaint
- Stranger
- Buy
- Pirate
- Behalf
- Visit
- Grace
- Answer
- Er
- Consideration
- Cry
- Honour
- Fate
- Wish
- Hide
- Favor
- Husband
- Aunt
- King
- Person
- While
- Fashion
- Affair
- Demand
- Liberty
- Elder
- Friend
Adjective
Verb
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Wiktionary
IMPORTUNE, verb. To bother, trouble, irritate.
IMPORTUNE, verb. To harass with persistent requests.
IMPORTUNE, verb. To approach to offer one's services as a prostitute, or otherwise make improper proposals.
IMPORTUNE, verb. (obsolete) To import; to signify.
IMPORTUNE, adjective. (obsolete) Grievous, severe, exacting.
IMPORTUNE, adjective. (obsolete) inopportune; unseasonable
IMPORTUNE, adjective. (obsolete) troublesome; vexatious; persistent
Dictionary definition
IMPORTUNE, verb. Beg persistently and urgently; "I importune you to help them".
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