picked on

UK
/pɪkt ɒn/
US
/pɪkt ɑn/

Translations

pick onverb

picked on

Past Simple

picked on
Past Simple
picked on
Past Participle
picking on
Gerund
UK
/pɪk ɒn/
US
/pɪk ɑn/
harcelerParler d’un comportement répétitif de critique ou d’intimidation envers quelqu’un.
The older kids would often pick on the younger ones during recess.
Les plus grands harcelaient souvent les plus jeunes pendant la récréation.
Additional translations
s'en prendre àS’emploie quand quelqu’un vise une personne en particulier pour la critiquer ou l’intimider.

Definitions

pick onverb
To repeatedly single someone out for criticism or bullying.
The older kids would often pick on the younger ones during recess.