panning

NOUN

criticism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

denunciation objection

STRONG

animadversion aspersion blast brickbats carping cavil censure cut disparagement faultfinding flak hit knock opprobrium pan quibble reproof roast slam slap static stricture swipe vitriol zapper

WEAK

Bronx cheer bad press call down caviling critical remarks nit-picking put down rap on knuckles slap on wrist

Antonyms

STRONG

approval compliment flattery praise sanction

WEAK

estimation guess supposition

Example Sentences

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People have been panning Tottenham boss Igor Tudor but they will look upon him in a different light if his side win this game.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Taking issue with the profile, even condemning it and vociferously panning it, is fair game.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

“I’m sorry about my ugly appearance,” a preteen Kaley said in a YouTube video played in court Thursday morning, urgently repeating, “I look so fat,” while panning the camera over her slender torso.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Charlene Hernandez, who was panning for gold with her family, says she hopes California is on the cusp of a modern-day Gold Rush.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

Ivan’s eyes darted to the side, panning for an escape route, but Sigurd was faster.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

panning

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