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pick apart vs scold

scold vs pick apart

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

pick apart and scold both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pick apart No No Yes No
scold Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scold is a hyponym of pick apart; that is, scold 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
  • scold: censure severely or angrily
Other hyponyms of pick apart 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, 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) scold (noun)
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
pick apart (verb) scold (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws censure severely or angrily
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
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