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pan Antonyms

Opposite of pan

Because the opposite of pan shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To criticize severely (especially a film, book, or play).

Usage Example

"Reviewers absolutely panned the sequel, calling it a soulless cash grab."

Strongest
praise
acclaim
hail
laud
Strong
extol
applaud
commend
celebrate

• noun (Context 2)

A harsh criticism or highly negative review of a creative work.

Usage Example

"The director was devastated by the universal rave his new film received from major critics."

Strongest
rave
acclaim
Strong
tribute
eulogy
paean

Similar words to pan

Words similar to pan shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

slam
skillet
trash
slate
frying pan
lambaste
hatchet job
roast
See all synonyms of pan

• Nearby Words

pamper
pampered
pamphlet
pan
panacea
panache
pandemic

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Pan. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/pan
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