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peck (at)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of peck (at)

to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders

kept pecking at their prodigal daughter to get off the couch and to start looking for a job

Synonyms of peck (at)

dog, henpeck, hound, nag, needle

Words Related to peck (at)

carp (at), fuss (about or over), nitpick

annoy, badger, bait, bother, bug, chivy (or chivvy), harass, harry, hassle, irk, pester, plague, ride, vex, yap (at)

egg, goad, incite, prod, prompt, spur, urge

exhort, insist, press, pressure, push

blandish, cajole, coax, wheedle

beg, importune, plead

Phrases Synonymous with peck (at)

pick at

Near Antonyms of peck (at)

commend, laud, praise, recommend, tout

acclaim, applaud, build up, eulogize, extol (also extoll)

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