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PICK AT Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase pick at. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase pick at. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PICK AT

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belittle
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

disparage
verbv
verb

• express a negative opinion of

peck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

• a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons

• a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches

• a light kiss

• bite by a bird

verb

• hit lightly with a picking motion

• eat by pecking at, like a bird

• kiss lightly

• eat like a bird

• bother persistently with trivial complaints

peck at
verbv
verb

• eat like a bird

pluck at
verbv
verb

• pluck or pull at with the fingers

pull at
verbv
verb

• pluck or pull at with the fingers

Best Hypernyms For PICK AT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pick at, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
criticise criticize eat knock pull
Phrases (1)
pick apart

Alternatives for BELITTLE

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