panning
v. C1 Advanced US //ˈpænɪŋ// UK //pˈænɪŋ// pan·ning
v. a very negative review of a movie, book, or show. When a critic pans something, they are saying it is very bad.
v. a highly critical or negative review of a creative work.
The movie got a terrible panning from the critics.
Despite the massive budget, the film received a scathing panning from the press, leading to low box office sales.
While the lead actor's performance was praised, the film as a whole was subjected to a harsh panning for its lack of originality and poor pacing.