Panned: meaning, definitions and examples
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panned
[ pรฆnd ]
criticize harshly
To pan something means to criticize it severely or in a very unfavorable way. This term is often used in reviews of films, books, and other forms of art. A pan can sometimes involve detailed criticism of the technical aspects as well as the overall impact of the work. The word suggests a sharp and strong disapproval that leaves little room for praise.
Synonyms
criticize, decry, denounce, disparage.
Examples of usage
- The film was panned by critics for its weak plot.
- She was panned for her performance in the play.
- Many reviewers panned the book for its poor character development.
Translations
Translations of the word "panned" in other languages:
๐ต๐น panfletado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคเคพเคฐเคพ เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verworfen
๐ฎ๐ฉ dihina
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะณะฐะฝะพ ัะฟัะธะนะฝััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ skrytykowany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆนๅคใใใ
๐ซ๐ท critique
๐ช๐ธ criticado
๐น๐ท eleลtirildi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋นํ๋ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑููุถ
๐จ๐ฟ kritizovรกn
๐ธ๐ฐ kritizovanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ขซๆน่ฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ kritizirano
๐ฎ๐ธ aรฐ gagnrรฝna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแขแแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษnqid edilib
๐ฒ๐ฝ criticado
Etymology
The term 'pan' in this context originates from the theatrical and film criticism traditions, where it is believed to have derived from the earlier slang usage in the 1960s. The phrase 'to pan a film' likely comes from the analogy of using a pan to sweep across something, suggesting a broad and sweeping criticism. Interestingly, it was initially used in a more general sense of searching or photographing and evolved into a form of criticism that is now well-known in media reviews. The word has French origins, closely related to 'paner,' which means to pan or to draw back like a camera. Over time, the usage solidified in the context of media criticism, and it became a staple in the vocabulary of critics and audiences alike.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,405, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29402 untruthful
- 29403 tripe
- 29404 gloating
- 29405 panned
- 29406 pealed
- 29407 theoretician
- 29408 explosively
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