fanning

(verb) strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher). Synonyms: fan.

(verb) make (an emotion) fiercer. Synonyms: fan. Examples: "Fan hatred."

(verb) agitate the air. Synonyms: fan.

(verb) separate the chaff from by using air currents. Synonyms: winnow, fan. Examples: "She stood there winnowing chaff all day in the field."