Antonyms for topple

Grammar : Verb

Spell : top-uhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɒp əl

Definition of topple

Origin : 1580s, "tumble down," earlier "to tumble or roll about" (1540s), from top (v.) + frequentative suffix -le. Related: Toppled; toppling.

verb fall or knock over; overthrow

Example sentences :

It will topple down; it will come to ruin; it will wreck everything.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

It had only to topple forward in order to plunge down the cañon wall.
Extract from : « Out of the Depths » by Robert Ames Bennet

He lost his balance, threw up his hands and began to topple.
Extract from : « Dwellers in the Hills » by Melville Davisson Post

The feather-dustery that had been a monument was about to topple into the weeds.
Extract from : « In a Little Town » by Rupert Hughes

To have got thus far, and then, by his own action, topple himself down!
Extract from : « Five Tales » by John Galsworthy

He saw men clutch at their throats and topple from the saddle.
Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea

Others were propped up on its edges, as if about to topple in.
Extract from : « Across America » by James F. Rusling

Mac, when liberated, rose at once, only to topple over on his head.
Extract from : « On a Donkey's Hurricane Deck » by R. Pitcher Woodward

As it moved its body its head bobbled as though it were about to topple off.
Extract from : « The Narrow House » by Evelyn Scott

He fully expected the palace to topple down, for that was what he had asked for.
Extract from : « The Brownies and Prince Florimel » by Palmer Cox

Synonyms for topple

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