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Fawn (Verb)

Have fawns; "deer fawn".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The doe deer typically fawn in the spring, giving birth to one or two fawns.
In a typical year, whitetail does will fawn between late April and early June.
White-tailed deer does usually fawn after a gestation period of about 7.5 months.
Mule deer does tend to fawn in May or June, with most pregnancies initiated during November.
Individual mule deer does often fawn within a few days of each other in a given area.

Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The politician was accused of fawning over the wealthy donor to secure a large campaign contribution.
She fawned all over her job interviewer, complimenting him excessively in an attempt to land the position.
The employee fawned to his demanding boss, hoping for a promotion or at least a raise.
Critics accused the journalist of fawning over the celebrity during the interview instead of asking tough questions.
The actor's excessive praise for the director on social media was seen as fawning, as he was trying to secure a role in the director's next film.

Show submission or fear.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The politician's team accused her of fawning over the corporate sponsors to secure funding for her campaign.
The employees couldn't help but fawn over their demanding boss in an attempt to gain favor and avoid being fired.
As the new intern, she began to fawn over her colleagues to get on their good side and be accepted into the group.
In a desperate attempt to make a sale, the pushy salesman began to fawn over the customer, complimenting them excessively.
The royal subjects couldn't help but fawn over the visiting dignitary, hoping to receive a royal favor or appointment.