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

Grab the Dream Pairs style for $23—its lowest price all month—and check out more budget-friendly picks at Amazon, below. — Eden Lichterman, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

Keep reading to learn more about how to style fall boots and shop our top picks at Amazon’s fashion department starting at $30. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

The biggest overnight mistakes include sleeping in makeup, skipping moisturizer, over-exfoliating, using SPF as a night cream and picking at pimples in bed. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Why seasonal eating boosts nutrition Produce picked at the height of its natural season is harvested when nutrient levels are highest. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026