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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 25 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fanning along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fanning

  • activating
  • arousing
  • blasting
  • encouraging
  • enflaming
  • flickering
  • flicking
  • flitting
  • igniting
  • inciting
  • inducing
  • inflaming
  • instigating
  • kindling
  • knocking
  • moving
  • oscillating
  • provoking
  • sparking
  • stimulating
  • stirring
  • swaying
  • swinging
  • triggering
  • waving

Antonyms for fanning

  • calming
  • soothing
  • subduing
  • tranquilizing

Meanings of fanning

  • verb
    1. To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
    2. To slap (a behind, especially).
    3. (usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.
    4. To dispel by waving a hand-held fan.
    5. To perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun.
    6. (metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned.
    7. To winnow grain.
  • noun
    1. The act by which something is fanned.
    2. 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 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fanning, such as: activating, arousing, blasting, calming, encouraging, enflaming, flickering.

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