verb
- past tense of topple; to fall over or cause to fall over, especially from being unsteady or unbalanced
- past tense of topple; to remove from power or authority, especially a government or leader
Examples
- The strong wind toppled several trees in the park.
- She accidentally toppled the stack of books with her elbow.
- The rebels toppled the dictator after months of fighting.
- The tower of blocks toppled when the child bumped the table.
- Economic pressure toppled the corrupt government.
- The statue toppled during the earthquake.
- Popular protests toppled the regime in just three weeks.