Meaning & Definition of Coup in English
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Coup
/ku/
noun
1. A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
synonym:
- coup d'etat,
- coup,
- putsch,
- takeover
2. A brilliant and notable success
synonym:
- coup
Examples of using
The coup attempt was foiled at the last moment.
We only have secondhand information of the coup.