PANNED Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

panned

verb

past tense of pan

as in criticized

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

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Recent Examples of panned Although the movie debuts today it has already been panned by critics for its lack of originality. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 In terms of more surprises, Ryan Murphy’s critically panned All’s Fair landed two nominations. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 The interviews were widely panned for being awkward and glitchy, and contributing to the draft lasting nearly 4½ hours. — John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 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 The cameras panned to England fans in the stands celebrating wildly but also wearing looks of disbelief, a feeling which only increased when Sheringham made it 4-0 shortly afterwards. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 18 June 2026 The filmmaker's original three-and-a-half-hour cut was heavily criticized, prompting United Artists to commission a much shorter cut that was released theatrically and similarly panned. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026 The evening faceoff − titled UFC Freedom 250 − has been much anticipated by conservatives and panned by Democratic critics. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 June 2026

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Verb

His past medical reports have been criticized for offering limited detail and including statistics that some health professionals have viewed with skepticism.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
During the Democratic state convention in Corpus Christi last month, the Democratic candidate for governor, Gina Hinojosa, criticized Abbott.

— Jack Fink, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of criticized

Verb

Newsom has often faulted local regulations and attendant political pushback against new housing for California’s housing and homelessness crises.

— Lia Russell July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
Serving at 3-4 in the second set, Pegula double-faulted at 0-40, giving Gauff a 5-3 lead.

— Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of faulted

Verb

In March, Ben Saul, UN special rapporteur on counterterrorism and human rights, condemned both US and Iranian threats to target civilian energy infrastructure.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
The day after a vigil turned out hundreds in Portland, a group of several dozen protestors gathered near an ICE facility in Scarborough and condemned Collins for supporting legislation to expand funding for ICE.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of condemned

Verb

While setting up an attack near the France box, midfielder Dani Olmo overcame a hard challenge that knocked him down to play a through ball to Pedro Porro.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
But England knocked Norway out of the tournament after a dramatic 2-1 victory.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026