Castigate and Pick at

Castigate

Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Pick at and castigate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pick at" instead a verb "Castigate".

Nearby Word: castigating

Pick at

Pick at verb - Eat like a bird.
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Synonyms for Pick at

Castigate and pick at are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Pick at".
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