pick apart in English dictionary

  • pick apart

    Meanings and definitions of "pick apart"

    • (idiomatic, transitive) to criticise (especially small details)
    • (idiomatic, sports, transitive) to defeat crushingly
    • (idiomatic, transitive) to review or analyse in great detail
    • verb
      Used other than as an idiom: [i]see pick, apart.[/i]
    • verb
      (idiomatic, transitive)
      To review or analyse in great detail
    • verb
      (idiomatic, transitive, sports)
      To overcome by skilled execution.
    • verb
      find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free"

    Synonyms of "pick apart" in English dictionary

    notice, criticise, knock are the top synonyms of "pick apart" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "pick apart" in English dictionary

    praise is the antonym of "pick apart" in the English thesaurus.

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