importune
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
importune in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
Persistent harassment to do something.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Importune
The correct one-word substitute is "Importune" — to press or urge someone persistently and annoyingly; to beg, nag, or harass repeatedly to get something done. "Importune" captures the element of persistent, relentless pestering better than the other options. "Coerce" = to force through threats. "Convince" = to persuade through logic. "Persuade" = to cause to do something through reason or appeal — neither carries the connotation of repeated harassment. Only "Importune" specifically means persistent harassment.
importune – questions
Has importune been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – importune has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.