importune vs beg
beg vs importuneimportune and beg both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| importune | No | No | Yes | No |
| beg | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
beg is a hypernym of
importune; that is, beg is a
word with a broader meaning than importune:
- importune: beg persistently and urgently
- beg: call upon in supplication; entreat
| importune (verb) | beg (verb) |
|---|---|
| beg persistently and urgently | call upon in supplication; entreat |
| make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently | |
| dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted | |
| ask to obtain free |
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