fawn-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: Try to gain favor by flattering or showing submission or fear.

Examples:
He always fawns over his boss.
They fawn over the boy constantly.
She always fawns to get what she wants.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: fawn.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2

Sense Number 2: Give birth to fawns.

Examples:
Deer fawn each Spring.
She is not likely to fawn this year due to injury.

Mappings:
VerbNet: calve-28
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3