Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
panned
verb
/pænd/
Definition
To criticize something severely or harshly, particularly in a review.
Examples
- The movie was panned by critics for its weak plot.
- She feared that her painting would be panned by the art critics.
- The new restaurant was panned in the last food review.
Meaning
The term ‘panned’ often refers to how critics or reviewers express negative opinions about a work, such as a movie, book, or performance.
Synonyms
- criticized
- denounced
- condemned
- rebuked
