Meaning & use
topples
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Falls over or causes something to fall over, typically after becoming unstable.
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The tower of blocks topples the moment a toddler bumps the table.
A well-organized opposition finally topples the corrupt regime after years of protest.
A note on using this word
Often used figuratively for the downfall of governments, leaders, or long-standing records, not just physical objects.
Words with a similar meaning
overturnscollapses
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Words with an opposite meaning
stabilizes
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