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Definition of Pick apart
1. Verb. Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws. "Don't knock the food--it's free"
Exact synonyms: Criticise, Criticize, Knock
Entails: Evaluate, Judge, Pass Judgment
Specialized synonyms: Censure, Criminate, Reprimand, Blast, Crucify, Pillory, Savage, Admonish, Reprove, Bawl Out, Berate, Call Down, Call On The Carpet, Chew Out, Chew Up, Chide, Dress Down, Have Words, Jaw, Lambast, Lambaste, Lecture, Rag, Rebuke, Remonstrate, Reprimand, Reproof, Scold, Take To Task, Trounce, Reprehend, Deplore, Belabor, Belabour, Come Down, Denounce, Blame, Find Fault, Pick, Belittle, Disparage, Pick At, Nitpick, Assail, Assault, Attack, Lash Out, Round, Snipe, Harsh On
Generic synonyms: Comment, Notice, Point Out, Remark
Derivative terms: Criticism, Criticism, Criticism, Critic, Critic, Critic
Antonyms: Praise
Entails: Evaluate, Judge, Pass Judgment
Specialized synonyms: Censure, Criminate, Reprimand, Blast, Crucify, Pillory, Savage, Admonish, Reprove, Bawl Out, Berate, Call Down, Call On The Carpet, Chew Out, Chew Up, Chide, Dress Down, Have Words, Jaw, Lambast, Lambaste, Lecture, Rag, Rebuke, Remonstrate, Reprimand, Reproof, Scold, Take To Task, Trounce, Reprehend, Deplore, Belabor, Belabour, Come Down, Denounce, Blame, Find Fault, Pick, Belittle, Disparage, Pick At, Nitpick, Assail, Assault, Attack, Lash Out, Round, Snipe, Harsh On
Generic synonyms: Comment, Notice, Point Out, Remark
Derivative terms: Criticism, Criticism, Criticism, Critic, Critic, Critic
Antonyms: Praise
Definition of Pick apart
1. Verb. (idiomatic transitive) to criticise (especially small details) ¹
2. Verb. (idiomatic sports transitive) to defeat crushingly ¹
3. Verb. (idiomatic transitive) to review or analyse in great detail ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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