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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pick, apart.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To review or analyse in great detail
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
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verb
To review or analyse in great detail
To criticise (especially small details).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
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verb
To overcome by skilled execution.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: knock, criticize, criticise
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: comment, notice, remark, point out
Narrower terms: reprimand, censure, criminate, savage, blast, pillory, crucify, admonish, reprove, call on the carpet, take to task, rebuke, rag, trounce, reproof, lecture, jaw, dress down, call down, scold, chide, berate, bawl out, remonstrate, chew out, chew up, have words, lambaste, lambast, reprehend, deplore, belabor, belabour, come down, denounce, blame, find fault, pick, disparage, belittle, pick at, nitpick, attack, round, assail, lash out, snipe, assault, harsh on
History
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Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
