topple

//ˈtɒp.əl//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

toppleInfinitive
topplePresent tense
toppledPast tense
toppledPast participle
topplingPresent participle
topplesThird-person singular
1

To fall or cause to fall forward, especially from an upright position; to tumble down.

The strong wind caused the old tree to topple over.

2

To overthrow or bring down someone from a position of power or authority.

The scandal toppled the prime minister from power.

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