Toppling

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑːpəl/

Toppling (verb)

  1. To fall or make something fall in a sudden, uncontrolled way.
  2. To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.

Examples

  • The stack of books might topple if you bump the table.
  • The tower of blocks will topple with a slight push.

Common collocations: topple over, topple down, topple a government, topple a regime, topple from power

Synonyms of Toppling

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Toppling

  • — when referring to making something steady
  • — when referring to setting something upright