Importune and Pesty

Importune

Importune verb - To make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner.

Pesty and importune are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pesty" instead an adjective "Importune".

Nearby Words: importunity, importuning

Pesty

Pesty adjective - Causing annoyance.
Usage example: a pesty toddler who never stopped asking questions
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Synonyms for Pesty

Importune and pesty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Importune" instead an adjective "Pesty".

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