overpick

/ˈoʊvərˌpɪk/

Definitions

1. verb

to pick or choose something excessively or to an excessive extent

“She’s been overpicking at her scabs, making them worse.”

2. noun

the act of picking or choosing something excessively

“Her overpick of the scabs led to serious infections.”

Synonyms

  • overchoose
  • overselect

Antonyms

  • underpick
  • undersample