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Definition topple in American English

topple verb

verb
/ˈtɑp(ə)l/
1

to stop being steady and fall, or to make someone or something do this

Example

He toppled over the side of the bridge into the water.

Example

These strong winds could topple an unstable vehicle.

Synonyms and related words
collapse fall down subside
2

to make someone in authority lose their power

Example

A civil war might topple the government.

Synonyms and related words
advancement aggrandise aggrandize
Definition topple in American English