Topple: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ช๏ธ
topple
[ หtษpษl ]
intransitive
overturn as if by a forceful blow; fall suddenly or headlong
Synonyms
collapse, overthrow, overturn, upset.
Examples of usage
- The dictator's regime finally toppled after months of protests.
- The vase toppled off the shelf and shattered on the floor.
transitive
cause to topple or fall over
Synonyms
fell, knock over, push over.
Examples of usage
- The strong winds toppled the trees in the forest.
- The earthquake toppled buildings in the city.
Translations
Translations of the word "topple" in other languages:
๐ต๐น derrubar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฐเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช stรผrzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menumbangkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฒะฐะปะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ obaliฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ปข่ฆใใใ (ใฆใใทใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท renverser
๐ช๐ธ derrocar
๐น๐ท devirmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋ณต์ํค๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุณูุงุท
๐จ๐ฟ pลevrhnout
๐ธ๐ฐ zvrhnรบลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆจ็ฟป (tuฤซfฤn)
๐ธ๐ฎ prevrniti
๐ฎ๐ธ velta
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะปะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ devirmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ derrocar
Etymology
The word 'topple' originated from the Old English word 'topolian', which meant to fall over or to tumble down. The term has been in use since the 14th century and has retained its meaning of falling over or collapsing under pressure. Over time, 'topple' has become a common verb used to describe the act of overturning or causing something to fall suddenly.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,962, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 23964 coercing
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