Topple: meaning, definitions and examples

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topple

 

[ หˆtษ’pษ™l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น derrubar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stรผrzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menumbangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒะฐะปะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obaliฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปข่ฆ†ใ•ใ›ใ‚‹ (ใฆใ‚“ใทใใ•ใ›ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renverser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ derrocar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท devirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „๋ณต์‹œํ‚ค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุณู‚ุงุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™evrhnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvrhnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽจ็ฟป (tuฤซfฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prevrniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ velta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ devirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: atop, top, toper, topic, topmost, topping.

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.