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topple

/ˈtɒpl̩/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To cause (something) to fall or come down, especially suddenly and heavily.

  • Verb

    To overthrow or bring down (a government or regime), especially by force or illegal means.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with topple
dome , home , grome , coma , loom
Variants
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topple , toppled , topples , toppling
Forms
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toppled, toppling, topples


Etymology
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Originally meant 'to tilt' or 'to list'. The word comes from the Old English word 'toplan', meaning 'to tip'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'topple' has been used in various forms of media, including books, movies, and television shows, to describe the fall of powerful entities.

  2. The word 'topple' has also been used in the context of sports, particularly in the game of bowling, to describe the act of knocking down all the pins.


Related Concepts
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  1. collapse: The act of coming down or caving in, often suddenly and without warning, as in a building collapsing.

  2. overthrow: The act of bringing down or removing a government or ruler from power, often by force or illegal means.


Culture
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The word 'topple' has been used extensively in literature and media to describe the sudden fall of powerful entities, be it political regimes or physical structures. One famous example is the phrase 'the mighty have fallen', which often refers to a powerful figure or entity being toppled.

How to Memorize "topple"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a heavy object, such as a statue or a building, suddenly falling or coming down.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'topple' with the image of a domino falling, causing a chain reaction of other dominos falling.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'topple', such as 'The mighty tower toppled in the storm'.


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