importuning

The word “importuning” has 4 syllables: im-por-tun-ing

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpɔr.tʃə.nɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for importuning?

In the thesaurus, “importuning” has 30 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for importuning along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for importuning

asking
begging
beseeching
besieging
bludging
cadging
calling on
calling upon
claiming
coercing
commanding
compelling
conjuring
demanding
desiring
entreating
forcing
impetrating
imploring
insisting
invoking
mooching
petitioning
praying
requesting
requiring
soliciting
sponging
suing
supplicating

Antonyms for importuning

appeasing
comforting
conciliating
consoling
contenting
gratifying
hinting
implying
intimating
mollifying
obliging
pacifying
placating
pleasing
quieting
satisfying
suggesting

Meanings of importuning

verb
1. To bother, trouble, irritate.
2. To harass with persistent requests.
3. To approach to offer one's services as a prostitute, or otherwise make improper proposals.
4. To import; to signify.
noun
1. The act by which somebody is importuned; pleading harassment.

Example Sentences

She kept importuning her teacher for an extension on the deadline.
The charity workers were importuning passersby for donations on the busy street.
Despite his refusal, they continued importuning him to join the club.
His constant importuning made the guests feel uncomfortable.
The lawyer was importuning the judge to reconsider the verdict.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to importuning, such as: appeasing, asking, begging, beseeching, besieging, bludging, cadging.

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