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FANNING Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word fanning. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word fanning. (close relations)
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buff
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an ardent follower and admirer

• a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen

• bare skin

• a medium to dark tan color

• an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

adjective satellite

• of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather

verb

• strike, beat repeatedly

• polish and make shiny

devotee
nounn
noun

• an ardent follower and admirer

lover
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

• an ardent follower and admirer

• a significant other to whom you are not related by marriage

rooter
nounn
noun

• an enthusiastic devotee of sports

winnow
verbv
noun

• the act of separating grain from chaff

verb

• separate the chaff from grain by using air currents

• blow on

• select desirable parts from a group or list

• blow away or off with a current of air

sports fan
nounn
noun

• an enthusiastic devotee of sports

Best Hypernyms For FANNING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fanning, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
agitate compound deepen device enthusiast follower heighten intensify partisan partizan remove shake take withdraw
Phrases (1)
strike out

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