fall for

The phrase “fall for” has 2 syllables: fall for.

It's pronounced as /fɔːl fɔːr/.


What is synonym and antonym for fall for?

In the thesaurus, “fall for” has 2 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fall for along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for fall for

  • adore
  • love

Antonyms for fall for

  • abhor
  • despise
  • detest
  • hate
  • loathe

Meanings of fall for

  • verb
    1. To be fooled by; to walk into (a trap) or respond to (a scam or trick).
    2. To fall in love with.

Example Sentences

  • Despite warnings from her friends, she couldn't help but fall for his smooth talk.
  • He knew better than to fall for scams promising quick riches.
  • The detective suspected the suspect was trying to make him fall for a false alibi.
  • After being single for so long, she was hesitant to fall for someone new.
  • The salesman's deceptive tactics were designed to make unsuspecting customers fall for his pitches.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fall for, such as: abhor, adore, despise, detest, hate, loathe, love.

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