crucify vs pick apart

crucify and pick apart both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
crucify	No	No	Yes	No
pick apart	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, pick apart is a hypernym of crucify; that is, pick apart is a word with a broader meaning than crucify:

crucify: criticize harshly or violently
pick apart: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Other hypernyms of crucify include criticise, criticize, knock.

crucify (verb)	pick apart (verb)
criticize harshly or violently	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
treat cruelly
hold within limits and control
kill by nailing onto a cross