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pick apart vs trounce

trounce vs pick apart

pick apart and trounce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pick apart No No Yes No
trounce No No Yes No
As verbs, trounce is a hyponym of pick apart; that is, trounce 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
  • trounce: censure severely or angrily
pick apart (verb) trounce (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws censure severely or angrily
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
beat severely with a whip or rod
Difference between pick apart and trounce

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