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picked on

VERB

nag, provoke

Synonyms

WEAK

badger bait blame bully carp cavil criticize find fault foment get at get to goad hector incite instigate quibble start tease torment

Antonyms

WEAK

compliment praise

VERB

nag

Synonyms

STRONGEST

badger bully get at tease torment

WEAK

bait blame carp cavil criticize find fault foment get to goad hector incite instigate pick at provoke quibble start

Example Sentences

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"Regardless of who we were playing next, it's a brilliant platform for us to kick on from," said hooker George, who led the team after regular captain Maro Itoje was picked on the bench.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

"According to the stewards and the police, I was always picked on because I was the weakest link," said Haroun, who graduated from Manchester Art College.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

I was picked on, so I retreated into the fantasy world of television.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

They dressed Nania differently than his classmates, who picked on him.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

Willie was big but Roque picked on him because Willie never defended himself.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya