pick on

Definitions

1. 1

   To bully, harass, or make fun of a victim

   To bully, harass, or make fun of a victim; to bother or harass.

   • Hey! Quit picking on your brother.
   • Had no friends, picked on 'cause I was weak
   • Deciding that he hasn't had enough action for one day, Captain Evans of the Johnston orders another 180-degree about-face to give gunfire support to the new arrivals, this time picking on the heavy cruiser Tone.
2. 2

   To select (a person) for a task, etc.

   • The teacher picked on me to answer the question.

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• synonympester
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