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panned

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น panfletado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเค•เคพเคฐเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verworfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dihina

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณะฐะฝะพ ัะฟั€ะธะนะฝัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skrytykowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰นๅˆคใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท critique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ criticado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eleลŸtirildi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„ํŒ๋ฐ›์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑููˆุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kritizovรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kritizovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๆ‰น่ฏ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kritizirano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐ gagnrรฝna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nqid edilib

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.