First Known Use: 1590
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topple
verb top·ple \ˈtä-pəl\
: to cause (something) to become unsteady and fall
: to remove (a government or a leader) from power
: to win a victory over (someone or something) in a war, contest, etc.
top·pledtop·pling \-p(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of TOPPLE
intransitive verb
: to fall from or as if from being top-heavy
transitive verb
1
: to cause to topple
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Origin of TOPPLE
frequentative of 2top
TOPPLE Defined for Kids
topple
verb top·ple \ˈtä-pəl\
top·pledtop·pling
Definition of TOPPLE for Kids
: to fall or cause to fall from an upright position <When he pulled a book out, several others toppled to the floor.>
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