Synonyms of pecked (at)

pecked (at)

verb

past tense of peck (at)

as in picked 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 & Similar Words

• picked at
• urged
• begged
• hounded
• dogged
• needled
• nagged
• bothered
• henpecked
• fussed (about or over)
• carped (at)
• annoyed
• yapped (at)
• pushed
• badgered
• harassed
• plagued
• pestered
• chivied
• prompted
• spurred
• rode
• insisted
• baited
• vexed
• irked
• bugged
• incited
• egged
• pressured
• coaxed
• exhorted
• harried
• goaded
• prodded
• pleaded
• hassled
• blandished
• wheedled
• cajoled
• nitpicked
• pressed
• importuned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complimented
• recommended
• praised
• commended
• built up
• lauded
• touted
• applauded
• acclaimed
• extolled
• eulogized