kowtow vs fawn

kowtow and fawn both are nouns.

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

As verbs, kowtow and fawn are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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