Press and Peck at

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Press verb - To take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right.

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Peck at and press are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Peck at" instead a verb "Press".

Nearby Words: pressed, pressing, pressroom

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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Press and peck at are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Press" instead a verb "Peck at".

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