pick apart vs blast

blast vs pick apart

pick apart is not a noun while blast is a noun.

pick apart and blast both are verbs.

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

As verbs, blast is a hyponym of pick apart; that is, blast is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pick apart:

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

Other hyponyms of pick apart include censure, criminate, reprimand, 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, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe, harsh on.

pick apart (noun)	blast (noun)
	a very long fly ball
	intense adverse criticism
	an explosion (as of dynamite)
	a sudden very loud noise
	a highly pleasurable or exciting experience
	a strong current of air

pick apart (verb)	blast (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws	shatter as if by explosion
	shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly
	criticize harshly or violently
	use explosives on
	fire a shot; release
	hit with great force
	create by using explosives
	make with or as if with an explosion
	apply a draft or strong wind to to
	make a strident sound

Difference between pick apart and blast

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