English

pick on

Meaning: to treat someone unfairly or criticize them repeatedly
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base pick on
3rd person singular present picks on
Present participle picking on
Past picked on
Will future will pick on
Going-to future going to pick on
Imperative negative don't pick on / do not pick on

Example sentences

Don't pick on your younger sister.
Don't pick on your younger sister.
The teacher intervened when she saw a bully picking on a younger student.
The teacher intervened when she saw a bully picking on a younger student.

Usage Notes

Often used when someone targets a person who is smaller or weaker.

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