1. falling over or causing something to fall over
Usage: present participle of ‘topple’
2. removing someone from a position of power
Usage: present participle of ‘topple’

1. the act of falling over or causing something to fall
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The strong wind is toppling trees throughout the neighborhood.
• The protesters are working toward toppling the corrupt government.
• The stack of books came toppling down when she bumped the table.
• The toppling of the statue marked the end of the regime.
• Heavy snow is toppling power lines across the region.
• The toppling motion happened so quickly that no one could react.
• Citizens celebrated the toppling of the dictator after years of oppression.