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topple
[ top-uhl ]
/ ˈtɒp əl /
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verb (used without object), top·pled, top·pling.
to fall forward, as from having too heavy a top; pitch; tumble down.
to lean over or jut, as if threatening to fall.
verb (used with object), top·pled, top·pling.
to cause to topple.
to overthrow, as from a position of authority: to topple the king.
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British Dictionary definitions for topple
topple
/ (ˈtɒpəl) /
verb
to tip over or cause to tip over, esp from a height
(intr) to lean precariously or totter
(tr) to overthrow; oust
Word Origin for topple
C16: frequentative of top 1 (verb)
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