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pawing

The word “pawing” has 2 syllables: paw-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈpɔ.ɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for pawing?

In the thesaurus, “pawing” has 41 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for pawing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for pawing

Meanings of pawing

  • verb
    1. (of an animal) To go through something (such as a garbage can) with paws.
    2. (of an animal) To gently push on something with a paw.
    3. (of an animal) To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot.
    4. (by extension) To touch someone in a sexual way.
    5. (by extension) To clumsily dig through something.
    6. To flatter.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who paws.

Example Sentences

  • The dog kept pawing at the door, wanting to go outside.
  • I saw the kitten pawing at a moving shadow on the floor.
  • The horse was pawing the ground nervously before the race.
  • She scolded the puppy for pawing at the guests’ legs.
  • The bear was pawing through the snow, searching for food.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms or another words to pawing, such as: brushing, caressing, chucking, clapping, clasping, clenching, clutching.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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