English / phrasal verb
Pick on
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To repeatedly criticize, tease, or treat someone unfairly
In context
01
Senior historians should not pick on junior researchers for challenging traditional interpretations.
02
The critic seemed to pick on every minor flaw in the civilization documentary.
Synonyms
Bully,criticize unfairly,single out
Antonyms
Support,praise,encourage
Collocations
Pick on someone,stop picking on,pick on weaknesses