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panned

The word “panned” has 1 syllable: panned.

It's pronounced as /pænd/.

What is synonym and antonym for panned?

In the thesaurus, “panned” has 7 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for panned along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for panned

  • blamed
  • condemned
  • criticized
  • denounced
  • faulted
  • knocked
  • scenic

Antonyms for panned

  • approved
  • praised

Meanings of panned

  • verb
    1. To wash in a pan (of earth, sand etc. when searching for gold).
    2. To disparage; to belittle; to put down; to criticise severely.
    3. With "out" (to pan out), to turn out well; to be successful.
    4. (of a contest) To beat one's opposition convincingly.
    5. To criticize harshly a work (like a book, movie, etc.).
    6. Of a camera, etc.: to turn horizontally.
    7. To move the camera lens angle while continuing to expose the film, enabling a contiguous view and enrichment of context. In still-photography large-group portraits the film usually remains on a horizontal fixed plane as the lens and/or the film holder moves to expose the film laterally. The resulting image may extend a short distance laterally or as great as 360 degrees from the point where the film first began to be exposed.
    8. (audio) To spread a sound signal into a new stereo or multichannel sound field, typically giving the impression that it is moving across the sound stage.
    9. To join or fit together; to unite.

Example Sentences

  • The new movie was widely panned by critics for its lackluster plot and poor acting.
  • Despite high expectations, the restaurant's latest dish was panned by customers for its bland taste.
  • The novel was panned by literary reviewers for its clichéd characters and predictable storyline.
  • The artist's latest album was panned by music critics, who found it derivative and uninspired.
  • The software update was panned by users for introducing bugs and glitches.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to panned, such as: approved, blamed, condemned, criticized, denounced, faulted, knocked.

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