Toppling Meaning in English
word · lemma: topple
ˈtɑpəɫɪŋ/, /ˈtɑpɫɪŋ
TAH-puh-ling
tˈɒplɪŋ
TOP-ling
Definition
The action of making something fall over, often by pushing, or causing a person, government, or structure to lose power or stability.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for both physical (like 'toppling a vase') and metaphorical actions ('toppling a government'). More formal or dramatic than simply 'falling.' Common with objects, regimes, or structures.
Spanish: derrocar - tumbar - voltearPortuguese (BR): derrubar - tombarPortuguese (PT): derrubar - tombarChinese (Simplified): 推翻 - 使倒塌Chinese (Traditional): 推翻 - 使倒塌Hindi: गिराना - उलटनाArabic: إسقاط - الإطاحةBengali: উল্টে ফেলা - পতন ঘটানোRussian: опрокидывание - свержениеJapanese: 倒すこと - 打倒Vietnamese: làm đổ - lật đổKorean: 넘어뜨림 - 전복Turkish: devirmekUrdu: گرانا - اقتدار ختم کرناIndonesian: menjatuhkan - menggulingkan
Example Sentences
The boy was toppling the stack of blocks.
basic
The wind is toppling trees in the park.
basic
The protesters are toppling the statue in the square.
basic
Corruption scandals ended up toppling the government.
natural
I accidentally ended up toppling my coffee all over my notes.
natural
Dominoes falling is a perfect example of one piece toppling the next.
natural