Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

importunar

verb
/ɪm.pɔːrˈtjuː.nər/
Definition
To annoy or bother someone persistently.
Examples
  • He continued to importunar his friends with constant requests for help.
  • It’s not polite to importunar someone during their work hours.
  • She felt importuned by the unexpected guests who showed up at her door.
Meaning
Importunar refers to the act of troublesome urging or insisting on something, often causing discomfort or irritation to others.
Synonyms
  • harass
  • disturb
  • pester
  • bother
  • annoy