Synonyms of falling for

falling for

phrase

present participle of fall for

as in loving

to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for

It's hard not to fall for a woman like that.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of falling for

Wood Patio Furniture Interior designer Joanna Landis of Eklektik Studio says her big regret was falling for aesthetics over functionality when choosing a eucalyptus wood patio set. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026

Official data shows reported violent crime has been falling for several years statewide. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Lucy has feelings for Bridget’s brother Felix (Roby Attal), the one person she’s forbidden from falling for. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

The implication is China won't be falling for it and, therefore, won't look to join in on the effort pace training progress. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Alas, as my friends started falling for Spice, so was everyone else. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

But Danny and Ricky aren’t falling for Russ’ carefree act, and Ricky, unable to take any more of his lies, storms out. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

That’s not an exaggeration, as Austin rents have been falling for several years. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

With hundreds of options on store shelves, knowing what actually matters on the Nutrition Facts panel can help consumers find a bar that fits their needs rather than simply falling for front-of-package marketing. — Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026