Topple example sentences

Related (8): overthrow, overturn, upend, capsize, tumble, collapse, destabilize, unseat

"Topple" Example Sentences

The tower toppled over in the earthquake.
The heavy statue toppled from its pedestal and smashed on the ground.
The dominoes toppled one by one in a long chain reaction.
The building was so old and dilapidated that a strong wind could topple it.
The young child easily toppled the stack of blocks.
The empire eventually toppled under the weight of its own corruption and excesses.
The regime had toppled after months of popular protests and uprisings.
The revolutionaries sought to topple the oppressive dictatorship.
The dictator attempted to cling to power but his regime soon toppled.
The fragile house of cards toppled at the slightest disturbance.
The unstable government soon toppled amid scandal and corruption.
The Jenga tower began to wobble and finally toppled after the wrong piece was pulled.
The wind was so strong it toppled several trees.
The child easily toppled the sandcastle with his foot.
The revolutionaries worked to topple the authoritarian government.
The pedestal upon which the statue sat had begun to crumble, causing it to topple.
The rebels sought to topple the corrupt ruling party.
The record stood for years before finally being toppled by the newcomer.
The toddler learned how to topple over while trying to walk.
The lamp toppled from the table when she bumped into it.
The forces of justice worked to topple the oppressive regime.
The row of dominoes toppled across the entire floor.
The soldiers fought to topple the foreign occupying forces.
The cook accidentally toppled the salad bowl on the floor.
The protesters worked to topple the unjust government.
The pins toppled one by one as the ball rolled through them.
The campaign aimed to topple the incumbent from office.
The large wave crashed against the fortress, toppling parts of the wall.
The masonry had weakened over time, causing the arch to topple.
The ground moved suddenly, causing the tower to topple sideways.
The fragile stack of china plates toppled off the counter.
The invading forces sought to topple the castle walls.
The reckless driver caused the motorcyclist to topple over.
The tornado toppled trees and power lines in its path.
The old regime eventually toppled under the weight of protests and economic crisis.
The forces of revolution sought to topple the oppressive old order.
The students worked to topple the old hierarchical educational system.
The pick easily toppled the mound of dirt.
The army fought to topple the dictator from power.
The pencil easily toppled the delicate tower.
The insurgents fought to topple the authoritarian government.
The cup accidentally toppled, spilling water everywhere.
The clay figurine toppled off the shelf when the earthquake struck.
The large dog easily toppled the little one during play.
They sought to topple the government through democratic elections.
The historical monument eventually toppled due to heavy winds and rain.
The ancient kingdom eventually toppled due to internal divisions and external threats.
The rebellion sought to topple the oppressive government.
The soldiers fought to topple the fascist regime.
The little boy easily toppled the big man during their wrestling match.
The marble statue had toppled from its pedestal.
The activists worked to topple the tyrannical dictatorship through nonviolent protest.
The protesters sought to topple the unfair system through civil disobedience.
The robber accidentally toppled a shelf of sports equipment while fleeing the store.
The ornate vase toppled off the table and shattered on the ground.
The rebels fought to topple the foreign occupation.
The marble pillar eventually toppled due to years of weathering and exposure.
The soccer player easily toppled his opponent during their collision.
The bicycle toppled over when the rider hit a pothole.
The card castle toppled at the slightest vibration.

Common Phrases

Topple over - Fall suddenly to a horizontal position. The child toppled over while running and playing.
Topple someone/something (from) - Cause someone or something to fall down or lose a position of power. The protesters worked to topple the regime.
Topple (something) down - Make something fall over. He accidentally toppled down the tower of blocks.
Topple into - Fall suddenly into something. She toppled into the swimming pool while playing.
Topple head over heels - Fall clumsily and completely over. The boy toppled head over heels down the hill.
Topple from - Fall down from a high position. The vase toppled from the shelf when it was bumped.
Topple onto - Fall suddenly onto something. The child toppled onto the bed when she jumped on it.
Topple under - Collapse or fall under the pressure of. The building toppled under the force of the explosion.
Topple to the ground - Fall over all the way to the ground. The chair toppled to the ground when its leg broke.
Start to topple - Begin to fall over or lose stability. The tower started to topple as they kept adding blocks.