Synonyms of picking at

picking at

phrase

present participle of pick at

as in pecking (at)

to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders

Stop picking at your sister.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pecking (at)
• urging
• begging
• nagging
• carping (at)
• fussing (about or over)
• bothering
• yapping (at)
• dogging
• hounding
• needling
• annoying
• pushing
• henpecking
• harassing
• badgering
• nitpicking
• riding
• prompting
• plaguing
• spurring
• insisting
• chivying
• bugging
• baiting
• pestering
• vexing
• prodding
• inciting
• pleading
• harrying
• coaxing
• exhorting
• pressuring
• egging
• goading
• hassling
• chivvying
• blandishing
• cajoling
• irking
• wheedling
• pressing
• importuning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complimenting
• recommending
• building up
• praising
• commending
• touting
• extolling
• applauding
• lauding
• eulogizing
• acclaiming