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panned

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈpænd// UK //pˈænd// panned

v. to give a very bad review of a movie, book, or play. It means the critics hated it and said so publicly.

v. to review or criticize severely or unfavorably. Typically describes the reception of artistic works by professional critics.


SIMPLE

Critics panned the new movie for its boring plot.

CONTEXTUAL

Although the director expected a hit, the local newspapers panned the play on its opening night.

COMPLEX

Despite being panned by every major critic for its lack of historical accuracy, the film became a massive commercial success among younger audiences.

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Usage

The verb is transitive and is frequently used in the passive voice ('was panned by').

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