pick apart vs criticize

pick apart and criticize both are verbs.

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

As verbs, pick apart and criticize are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of pick apart include criticise, knock.

pick apart (verb)	criticize (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
	act as a critic