Meaning of the word toppling in English

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

toppling

US /ˈtɑːp.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈtɒp.lɪŋ/

Verb

1.

to make something fall over, or to fall over

Example:
The strong winds were toppling trees.
The old tower was in danger of toppling.
2.

to remove a government or leader from power

Example:
The rebels succeeded in toppling the dictator.
There were fears that the economic crisis could topple the government.
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