to pick on somebody, to repeatedly target someone with criticism, teasing, or unfair treatment, especially when they are in a weaker position., to toughen somebody up, to make someone more emotionally or mentally resilient, often by pushing them through difficult or uncomfortable situations., to lash out at somebody, to suddenly express anger or frustration toward someone, usually as a reaction to stress rather than the person’s actual behavior., to soothe, to calm someone, reduce tension, or ease emotional or physical discomfort., to put somebody down for something, to criticize or belittle someone in a way that makes them feel inferior, especially in response to a specific action or characteristic.

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