topple

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English

Etymology

From top +‎ -le (frequentative verb suffix).

Pronunciation

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  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈtɒpl̩/
  • Rhymes: -ɒpəl
  • Hyphenation: top‧ple

Verb

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  1. (transitive) to push, throw over, overturn or overthrow something
    The massed crowds toppled the statue of the former dictator.
  2. (intransitive) to totter and fall, or to lean as if about to do so
    The pile of pennies began to topple.

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