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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Pick Apart.
Pick Apart - as a verb
Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Example: "The paper criticized the new movie"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- censure
- criminate
- reprimand
- blast
- crucify
- pillory
- savage
- admonish
- reproof
- 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
- scold
- take to task
- trounce
- reprehend
- deplore
- belabor
- belabour
- come down
- denounce
- blame
- find fault
- pick
- belittle
- disparage
- pick at
- nitpick
- assail
- attack
- lash out
- round
- snipe
- harsh on
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Example Sentences
"She loves to pick apart novels and analyze the symbolism in each chapter."
"During the meeting, they started to pick apart my proposal and criticize every detail."
"The coach would pick apart each player's performance and provide constructive feedback."
"In the lab, the scientists would pick apart the specimen to study its structure."
"The journalist tried to pick apart the politician's speech and find any inconsistencies."
