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criticize vs pick at

pick at vs criticize

criticize and pick at both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
criticize No No Yes No
pick at No No Yes No
As verbs, pick at is a hyponym of criticize; that is, pick at is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than criticize:
  • criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  • pick at: express a negative opinion of
Other hyponyms of criticize include 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, nitpick, assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe, harsh on.
criticize (verb) pick at (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws express a negative opinion of
act as a critic eat like a bird
pluck or pull at with the fingers
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