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
• irk
• wheedle
• prod
• cajole
• chivy
• press
• importune
• blandish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pick at

Here’s a breakdown of the best protein and coffee picks at Dollar Tree, based on recommendations from food and nutrition writers who have combed the aisles themselves. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

South Carolina high school left-hander Carson Bolemon (CBA) was the pick at 29. — Keith Law, New York Times, 16 July 2026

But because baseball doesn't conduct its draft until the middle of the ensuing season, sometimes the teams picking at the top have already made impressive strides. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

On June 26, Bieber made a surprise appearance in support of his home NHL team and announced the number one overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft on behalf of the Toronto Maple Leafs. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026