Synonyms of carrying a torch (for)

carrying a torch (for)

phrase

variants or carrying the torch (for)

present participle of carry a torch (for)

as in falling for

to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for

She still carries a torch for her husband after over 30 years of marriage.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• falling for
• loving
• losing one's heart (to)
• doting (on)
• adoring
• worshipping
• cherishing
• delighting (in)
• idealizing
• idolizing
• reverencing
• venerating
• revering
• canonizing
• adulating
• deifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hating
• loathing
• disapproving (of)
• despising
• antagonizing
• displeasing
• abominating
• detesting
• turning off
• abhorring
• disgusting
• execrating
• disliking
• sickening
• revolting
• nauseating
• repelling
• repulsing
• disfavoring