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

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the decidedly forgettable experience of falling for a phishing scam—or in this case, the simulation of one. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

This is a complicated love story of a man falling for the girlfriend of his best friend of twenty years. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Cheng Xin | Getty Images Nike shares dropped Friday, falling for a second straight day after the company reported declining revenue and plans to lay off staff in 2027. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Because the rain will be falling for many hours, the flash flood threat is low but can't be ruled out. — Matthew Delucia, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Aperture’s new digs were redesigned by the architecture practice Levenbetts, who chose to preserve original archways, exposed steel lintels, and brickwork after falling for the raw, unrenovated character of the space. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026

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