Synonyms of picks at

picks at

phrase

present tense third-person singular of pick at

as in pecks (at)

to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders

Stop picking at your sister.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pecks (at)
• dogs
• begs
• urges
• hounds
• needles
• henpecks
• bothers
• nags
• carps (at)
• annoys
• pushes
• yaps (at)
• badgers
• fusses (about or over)
• plagues
• spurs
• eggs
• rides
• chivvies
• bugs
• incites
• harasses
• pressures
• prompts
• irks
• baits
• exhorts
• chivies
• hassles
• insists
• pesters
• coaxes
• harries
• goads
• vexes
• nitpicks
• blandishes
• pleads
• wheedles
• prods
• importunes
• cajoles
• presses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliments
• recommends
• praises
• commends
• builds up
• lauds
• touts
• extols
• applauds
• eulogizes
• extolls
• acclaims