Meaning of the word toppled in English

What does toppled mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

toppled

US /ˈtɑːpəld/
UK /ˈtɒpəld/

Verb

1.

to fall forward or to cause something to fall forward

Example:
The strong winds toppled the old tree.
The stack of books toppled over.
2.

to remove a government or leader from power

Example:
The rebels successfully toppled the dictator.
The scandal threatened to topple the government.
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