topple
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
topples;
toppled;
toppling
topples;
toppled;
toppling
Britannica Dictionary definition of TOPPLE
1
:
to cause (something) to become unsteady and fall
— often + over
[+ object]
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The strong winds toppled many trees.
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The earthquake toppled the buildings.
[no object]
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The tree toppled into the river.
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The pile of books toppled over.
2
[+ object]
a
:
to remove (a government or a leader) from power
:
overthrow
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The rebels tried to topple the dictator.
b
US
:
to win a victory over (someone or something) in a war, contest, etc.
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The team was toppled [=beaten, defeated] in the first round.
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The phone company has toppled its local competition.
