topple
Translation
to fall over, to overthrow, to cause to fall
Examples
The strong wind made the tree topple over.
The strong wind made the tree topple over.
They tried to topple the government.
They tried to topple the government.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to fall over The tree toppled over in the storm.
((sth.)) to overthrow (sth.) They tried to topple the government.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fall, collapse, overthrow; Antonyms: stabilize, support
Etymology
From Middle English 'topelen', meaning to tumble about, related to 'top'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a spinning top that loses its balance and 'topples' over.