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present participle of fan
Synonyms & Antonyms of fanning
1
as in igniting, triggering
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for fanning
- igniting,
- inflaming
- (also enflaming),
- kindling,
- triggering
- arousing,
- encouraging,
- exciting,
- firing (up),
- impassioning,
- inciting,
- instigating,
- moving,
- piquing,
- provoking,
- revving (up),
- sparking,
- stimulating,
- stirring
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for fanning
2
as in swinging, swaying
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for fanning
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