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

Another refuses outside contributions, so the field stays whatever the author picked at launch. — Lucas Giordano, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Part three shows footage of the unidentified passenger picking at her foot, which appears to have dry skin, on one of the boat’s decks. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

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