Hit
Hit verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Nearby Word: hitting
Panned
Both words in one sentence
- The movie was panned by critics and was a box office flop, but the song was a hit.
Source: Breakaway Pop Hit -
While the former had a bonafide hit in "You Better You Bet" and a charter in "Another Tricky Day", the latter was panned by just about everyone (though Rolling Stone infamously awarded it 5/5 stars).
Source: The Band Minus the Face -
Capcom series (excluding CotA and MvC3), specific attacks would hit the characters so hard that they'd be sent flying across the stage, all while the camera panned along with them.
Source: Punched Across the Room
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