Synonyms for Fawn (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color):
dun, grayish brown, greyish brown
WordNet sense 2 (show submission or fear):
cower, crawl, creep, cringe, grovel
WordNet sense 3 (try to gain favor by cringing or flattering):
kowtow, toady, truckle, bootlick, kotow, suck up
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