topple

verb

Meaning

Fall or cause to fall forward, usually because of being unsteady or top-heavy.

Examples

The stack of books was so high that it began to topple when I nudged the desk.
Protesters gathered in the square to topple the statue of the former dictator.

Synonyms: fall, tumble, collapse, overturn, overthrow

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topple

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈtɒpəl/

Definition

Fall or cause to fall forward, usually because of being unsteady or top-heavy.

Examples

The stack of books was so high that it began to topple when I nudged the desk.
Protesters gathered in the square to topple the statue of the former dictator.
He accidentally bumped the table, causing his drink to topple and spill across the floor.

Synonyms of topple

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