topple in a sentence
v. i.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Definition
To topple means to cause something to fall or overturn, often from a position of stability or power.
Sample Sentences
- The strong winds threatened to topple the old oak tree.
- After months of protests, the government finally saw its leadership begin to topple.
- He was afraid that a single mistake could topple the entire project.
- The stack of books began to wobble and eventually toppled to the ground.
- In a dramatic turn of events, the underdog team managed to topple the reigning champions.
- The sudden gust of wind caused the statue to topple over.
- After years of protests, the government finally toppled the oppressive regime.
- When the child tried to climb the stack of blocks, it made the entire tower topple.
- Her unexpected announcement threatened to topple the carefully balanced negotiations.
- The earthquake was so powerful that it could easily topple buildings in the area.