Synonyms of pan

pan 1 of 2

noun

ˈpan 

slang

as in face

the front part of the head

hey, I could do without seeing your ugly pan for a few days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• face
• mug
• puss
• visage
• looks
• countenance
• features
• appearance
• kisser
• presence
• aspect
• expression
• mien
• lineaments
• physiognomy

pan

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verb

as in to blame

to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of

virtually all the movie critics have panned this latest sequel in a tired series

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blame
• criticize
• fault
• condemn
• knock
• denounce
• tweak
• attack
• slag
• find fault (with)
• slam
• dis
• censure
• slash
• come down hard (on)
• lash
• kick
• deplore
• skewer
• take to task
• complain
• beef
• dispraise
• blast
• reprehend
• nick (at)
• grouse
• crab
• mutter
• bitch
• murmur
• moan
• snipe (at)
• whine
• clobber
• cavil
• carp
• grumble
• gripe
• growl
• assail
• scold
• admonish
• quibble
• flay
• hammer
• chide
• croak
• reproach
• berate
• crucify
• kvetch
• decry
• rebuke
• upbraid
• bellyache
• disparage
• reprove
• niggle
• fuss
• deride
• reprimand
• keelhaul
• castigate
• excoriate
• belittle
• pillory
• put down
• discommend
• drub
• lambaste
• gibbet
• bad-mouth

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praise
• approve
• recommend
• endorse
• laud
• extol
• commend
• sanction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pan

Noun

Place the meat on the grill (over the drip pan if using a charcoal grill or over the unlit burner on a gas grill). — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Using excess parchment overhang as handles, remove from pan; slice into 9 bars. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

Verb

DeSantis panned that idea, noting that the federal government isn’t acting. — Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026

The video then panned through several photos of Shelton through the years — and a throwback selfie of the couple together. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

Phrases Containing pan

• pan out