
Topple
Physical Action
Used when describing an action that physically makes something fall.

The earthquake toppled buildings across the city.
Figurative Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe the falling of intangible things.

The scandal toppled his reputation almost instantly.
Context Sensitive
Context changes meaning; can refer to slow pushing or sudden force.

She nudged the vase until it toppled from the shelf.
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CapsizeCollapseFallOverturnTip overTopTumbleUpset
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