释义 |
present participle of peck (at) as in picking at to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders kept pecking at their prodigal daughter to get off the couch and to start looking for a job -
picking at -
urging -
begging -
nagging -
dogging -
hounding -
bothering -
carping (at) -
needling -
henpecking -
fussing (about or over) -
yapping (at) -
annoying -
pushing -
badgering -
harassing -
nitpicking -
chivying -
baiting -
riding -
plaguing -
prompting -
pestering -
vexing -
spurring -
bugging -
insisting -
inciting -
irking -
pleading -
prodding -
harrying -
egging -
pressuring -
hassling -
blandishing -
goading -
coaxing -
exhorting -
cajoling -
chivvying -
wheedling -
importuning -
pressing -
complimenting -
building up -
recommending -
praising -
commending -
lauding -
touting -
applauding -
eulogizing -
acclaiming -
extolling See More |