Synonyms of pick at

pick at

phrase

as in peck (at)

to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders

Stop picking at your sister.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• peck (at)
• dog
• urge
• needle
• beg
• hound
• bother
• nag
• carp (at)
• annoy
• push
• fuss (about or over)
• henpeck
• badger
• prompt
• ride
• harass
• plague
• pressure
• spur
• bug
• incite
• egg
• bait
• yap (at)
• goad
• harry
• coax
• insist
• pester
• hassle
• exhort
• vex
• nitpick
• plead
• chivvy
• irk
• wheedle
• prod
• cajole
• press
• chivy
• importune
• blandish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliment
• recommend
• praise
• commend
• build up
• tout
• laud
• applaud
• extol
• acclaim
• eulogize
• extoll