fanning
The word “fanning” has 2 syllables: fan-ning
It's pronounced as /ˈfæn.ɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for fanning?
In the thesaurus, “fanning” has 78 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for fanning along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for fanning
- abetting
- activating
- aggravating
- angering
- animating
- annoying
- arousing
- banging
- battering
- beating
- blasting
- bothering
- breathing
- buffeting
- driving
- encouraging
- energizing
- enflaming
- enraging
- exasperating
- exciting
- fermenting
- flailing
- flapping
- flickering
- flicking
- flitting
- flopping
- fluttering
- fomenting
- galling
- galvanizing
- getting
- igniting
- impassioning
- inciting
- inducing
- inflaming
- inspiring
- instigating
- irritating
- jeering
- kindling
- knocking
- maddening
- motivating
- motiving
- moving
- oscillating
- palpitating
- piquing
- pounding
- provoking
- puffing
- pulsing
- pumping up
- quickening
- raising
- setting off
- smacking
- spanking
- sparking
- stimulating
- stirring
- swaying
- swinging
- taunting
- teasing
- throbbing
- thumping
- triggering
- undulating
- upsetting
- vexing
- vitalizing
- waving
- whipping
- whisking
Antonyms for fanning
Meanings of fanning
- verb
- To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
- To slap (a behind, especially).
- (usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.
- To dispel by waving a hand-held fan.
- To perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun.
- (metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned.
- To winnow grain.
- noun
- The act by which something is fanned.
- A very small fragment of tea leaf.
Example Sentences
- She was fanning herself with a paper to cool down on a hot day.
- The firefighter was fanning the embers to ensure the fire was completely out.
- He spent the afternoon fanning the barbecue coals to get them ready for grilling.
- The wind was fanning the flames of the campfire, making it burn brighter.
- Fanning the pages of the book helped to dry the ink quickly.
On this page you'll find 87 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fanning, such as: abetting, activating, aggravating, angering, animating, annoying, appeasing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
impassioning
- abetting
- activating
- aggravating
- angering
- animating
- annoying
- arousing
- bothering
- building a fire under
- driving
- encouraging
- energizing
- enflaming
- enraging
- exasperating
- exciting
- fanning
- fermenting
- fomenting
- galling
- galvanizing
- getting
- igniting
- inciting
- inducing
- inflaming
- inspiring
- instigating
- irritating
- jeering
- kindling
- maddening
- motivating
- motiving
- moving
- piquing
- provoking
- pumping up
- quickening
- raising
- setting off
- sparking
- stimulating
- stirring
- taunting
- teasing
- triggering
- upsetting
- vexing
- vitalizing