Build up and Peck at

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Build up verb - To become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number.

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Peck at is an antonym for build up.

Peck at verb - To subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders.

Usage example: kept pecking at their prodigal daughter to get off the couch and to start looking for a job

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Build up is an antonym for peck at.

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Peck at and Build up. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/build_up/peck_at

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