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হোমঅভিধানTtopple

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এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।

topple

topple
Intransitive VerbTransitive Verb
past: toppledpp: toppleding: toppling

This word evokes a sense of sudden, clumsy instability. It describes a specific type of falling where an object is top-heavy or loses its center of gravity, resulting in a tipping motion rather than a direct drop. It carries a connotation of inevitability once the balance is lost.

In political contexts, the term shifts from physical gravity to power dynamics. It suggests a forceful or abrupt removal of a leader or regime, mirroring the physical act of pushing over something that once seemed imposing and stable. This usage is common in journalistic reporting regarding coups or sudden political collapses.

Meanings

Intransitive Verbtopple
[~]

To become unstable and fall over from a vertical position.

The tall vase began to topple as the table shook.

Transitive Verbtopple
[~ something]

To make something balance precariously and then fall over.

A sudden gust of wind toppled the garden fence.

Transitive Verbtopple
[~ someone][~ a government]

To remove a person or a government from power, typically through a sudden or forceful action.

The military coup succeeded in toppling the regime.

Examples

The stack of books began to topple as the table shook.

The stack of books began to topple as the table shook.

Watch out or you will topple over.

Watch out or you will topple over.

A sudden gust of wind toppled the garden fence.

A sudden gust of wind toppled the garden fence.

I hope I do not topple the vase while cleaning.

The rebels plotted to topple the dictator.

The rebels plotted to topple the dictator.

History

They managed to topple the regime in a bloodless coup.

They managed to topple the regime in a bloodless coup.

History

Could a single scandal really topple the CEO.

Business

The giant statue toppled during the earthquake.

He tried to balance the blocks but they just kept toppling.

He tried to balance the blocks but they just kept toppling.

School Life

Phrasal Verbs

topple over

to lose balance and fall down

The stack of books toppled over when the cat jumped on the desk.

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