Synonyms for

Panned

Verb / pænd / Another word for panned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to criticize severely; to give a negative review

Synonyms & similar words

panoff panout pan tearapart trash criticized condemned slammed rebuked disparaged denounced censured disapproved knocked disparaged belittled discredited reviled castigated denigrated disliked condemned flamed decried slagged

Example sentences

  1. The book was panned by the reviewers.
  2. The chef's new dish was panned by the food critics.
  3. The movie was panned by almost all of the viewers.
  4. The play was panned by the theatergoers.
  5. The artist's latest work was panned by the art critics.

Quotes

  • I was panned by the critics early on in my career, and it hurt a lot. But I learned from it and became a better actor.
  • I've been panned by the critics many times, but I don't let it get to me. I just keep working and improving.
  • If you're afraid of being panned by the critics, you'll never take any risks or do anything new.

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