topple
/ˈtɑpəl/
verb
- To fall over or cause to fall over, especially from a height or from being unstable.
- He accidentally toppled the vase while reaching for a book.
- The stack of books began to topple and crashed to the floor.
- A strong wind toppled the old tree in the backyard.
- To overthrow or remove from power, especially a leader or government.
- The revolution aimed to topple the dictator.
- Scandal threatened to topple the prime minister.
- Protesters demanded to topple the corrupt regime.