importuning
verbHow many syllables in importuning?
There are 4 syllables in the word importuning.Divide importuning into syllables:
im · por · tun · ing
How to pronounce importuning:
Definition of importuning:
- importuning (verb):
- to harass with persistent requests
- to press or urge with troublesome persistence
Synonyms for importuning:
appealing (to)
asking
begging
beseeching
besieging
calling upon
conjuring
entreating
imploring
petitioning
pleading (to)
praying
requiring
soliciting
supplicating
Antonyms for importuning:
answer
command
demand
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