Synonyms of topple

topple

verb

ˈtä-pəl 

as in to fall

to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily

the tower of blocks toppled even though I bumped into it ever so slightly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fall
• stumble
• trip
• slip
• tumble
• collapse
• plop
• slide
• crumple
• skid
• crash
• plunk
• drop
• plunge
• precipitate
• plummet
• wipe out
• keel
• slump (over)
• plonk
• flump
• free-fall
• nose-dive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rise
• stand (up)
• get up
• uprise

Examples of topple in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Milton toppled a construction crane on a downtown building and ripped the roof off Tropicana Field, which was going to be used to house emergency workers — a plan that was called off before the storm arrived. —Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024

The wheels allow the bag to roll at various angles without toppling over and the handle is comfortable to use. —Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024

Daylight unveiled the full scale of destruction: homes flattened; roads inundated; cars flipped; trees toppled; and power lines felled. —Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024

In a heated battle between two former world champions, Priest toppled Balor despite attempts from the new-look Judgment Day’s JD McDonagh and Carlito to cost Priest the match. —Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024