The difference between Criticize and Pick at
When used as verbs, criticize means to find fault (with something), whereas pick at means to touch, grab, handle, or pull tentatively or gingerly, using a utensil or one's fingers.
check bellow for the other definitions of Criticize and Pick at
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Criticize as a verb:
To find fault (with something).
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Criticize as a verb:
To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.
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Pick at as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):
To touch, grab, handle, or pull tentatively or gingerly, using a utensil or one's fingers.
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Pick at as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):
To pick on or repeatedly criticize (someone).