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Pick Apart (Verb)

Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Critics began to pick apart the movie's plot, questioning its believability and consistency.
The opposing team's coach spent hours trying to pick apart the other team's offense strategy.
She's known for being extremely harsh, able to pick apart even the most carefully constructed arguments.
The reviewers were not kind, eager to pick apart every minor flaw in the new restaurant's service.
In class, the teacher encouraged the students to pick apart the poem and analyze its deeper meanings.