fall in. collapse, cave in.

falling away. emaciation, [pining]; [renunciation], [desertion], [revolt], [unfaithfulness]; [apostasy], defection, [backsliding]; [decline], declension.

falling back. recession, [retreat], [retirement], [withdrawal].

falling down. prostration, collapse.

falling in with. [meeting]; concurrence, [agreement], [compliance].

falling off. [dropping]; [withdrawal], [separation], [detachment]; [apostasy], defection, [desertion]; depreciation, [deterioration].

falling out. See quarrel.

falling short. [deficiency], inadequacy, deficit, [shortcoming].

falling sickness. epilepsy.

falling star. [meteor].