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pick apart vs pillory

pillory vs pick apart

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

pick apart and pillory both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pick apart No No Yes No
pillory Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pillory is a hyponym of pick apart; that is, pillory 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
  • pillory: criticize harshly or violently
Other hyponyms of pick apart include censure, criminate, reprimand, blast, crucify, 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) pillory (noun)
a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
pick apart (verb) pillory (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws criticize harshly or violently
punish by putting in a pillory
expose to ridicule or public scorn
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