fawn vs kowtow

fawn and kowtow both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fawn	Yes	No	Yes	No
kowtow	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, fawn and kowtow are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of fawn include bootlick, kotow, suck up, toady, truckle.

fawn (noun)	kowtow (noun)
a young deer	a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color

fawn (verb)	kowtow (verb)
have fawns	try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering	bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
show submission or fear