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Definition topple in British English

topple verb

verb
/ˈtɒp(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 a high-sided vehicle.

Synonyms and related words
collapse fall down fall over
2

to make someone in authority lose their power

Example

A civil war might topple the government.

Synonyms and related words
advancement aggrandise aggrandisement
Definition topple in British English