Synonyms of picked at

picked at

phrase

past tense of pick at

as in pecked (at)

to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders

Stop picking at your sister.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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