Meaning & use
panned
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Criticized severely, especially in a published review.
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Critics panned the sequel for recycling jokes from the original film.
The restaurant was panned online for its slow service and overpriced menu.
A note on using this word
Almost exclusively used for reviews of films, books, restaurants, or performances.
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2. verb
Moved a camera slowly across a scene to follow action or reveal a wider view.
The director panned across the crowd before the concert began.
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