OpenSynonym

panning

The word “panning” has 2 syllables: pan-ning.

It's pronounced as /ˈpænɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for panning?

In the thesaurus, “panning” has 8 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for panning

  • blaming
  • condemning
  • criticizing
  • denouncing
  • denunciation
  • faulting
  • knocking
  • objection

Antonyms for panning

  • approving
  • extolling
  • praising

Meanings of panning

  • 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.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who pans, as for gold.
    2. Material that has been panned.
    3. (audio) The act by which a sound is panned.
    4. Thorough criticism.

Example Sentences

  • Panning the camera slowly across the landscape captured the breathtaking scenery in the film.
  • The photographer experimented with different panning techniques to capture the motion of the speeding car.
  • In audio production, panning allows for the distribution of sound between the left and right channels.
  • The director's use of panning shots created a sense of urgency and chaos during the action sequence.
  • During the cooking demonstration, the chef demonstrated the proper panning technique to sauté vegetables evenly.

On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to panning, such as: approving, blaming, condemning, criticizing, denouncing, denunciation, extolling.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

calipering

lacquering

veneering

Word List