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topple

top·ple [ tópp'l ] (past and past participle top·pled, present participle top·pling, 3rd person present singular top·ples)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb fall or make something fall over: to fall forward or tip over, or make something do this

2. intransitive verb totter: to lean or sway precariously, as if about to fall over

3. transitive verb overthrow somebody or something: to overthrow somebody or something from a position of authority

[Mid-16th century. <top1]
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