panned

Gave terrible reviews

Panned is the past tense of pan in its critical sense: to disparage or harshly criticize, especially a creative work.

The film was panned by critics but beloved by audiences.

The metaphor comes from panning for gold—sifting through material and finding nothing of value.

Separately, panned describes camera movement sweeping horizontally across a scene.

criticism

criticized

Expressed disapproval of

slammedClosed with violent force
lambastedCriticized very harshly
deridedExpressed scorn toward

condemned · denounced · censured · blasted · scorned · disparaged · decried · rebuked · castigated · berated

mining

prospector

One seeking valuable deposits

sluiceGated water conduit
placerMineral-rich sediment accumulation
nuggetsSmall solid lumps

sifting · streambed · gravel · sediment · dredge · claim · prospecting · alluvial · tailings · paydirt

flop

bomb

Explosive device or disaster

turkeyWattled North American fowl
dudFailed device or effort
fiascoHumiliating public failure

disaster · flop · bust · washout · clunker · stinker · misfire · debacle · failure · letdown

Categories

hand rhymesband, brand, sand, land, stand
receptionacclaim, applause, backlash, buzz, criticism
humiliationashamed, abasement, embarrassed, chagrin, mortified

Opposites

critical reception

Expressed approval of

acclaimed · lauded · celebrated · hailed · extolled

camera movement

pannedstatic

Without motion or change

fixed · locked off · stationary · tilted · zoomed

Phrases

panning outDeveloping successfully over time
panned outUltimately proved successful
panning for goldWashing sediment for nuggets
gold panningExtracting metal from riverbeds
panning shotHorizontal camera rotation

Family

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G