coup (Meaning)
coup (n)
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
a brilliant and notable success
coup (n.)
A single roll of the wheel at roulette, or a deal at rouge et noir.
Among some tribes of North American Indians, the act of striking or touching an enemy in warfare with the hand or at close quarters, as with a short stick, in such a manner as by custom to entitle the doer to count the deed an act of bravery; hence, any of various other deeds recognized by custom as acts of bravery or honor.
coup (v. i.)
To make a coup.
Synonyms & Antonyms of coup
coup Sentence Examples
- The military coup resulted in the overthrow of the government.
- The rebels launched a coup against the dictator's regime.
- The political coup shocked the nation and sparked widespread unrest.
- The opposition party's attempt to stage a coup was swiftly quashed by government forces.
- The coup d'état brought an end to years of oppressive rule.
- The military leaders orchestrated the coup to seize control of the country.
- The failed coup led to mass arrests and crackdowns on dissent.
- The president narrowly escaped assassination during the attempted coup.
- The coup plotters were accused of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment.
- The coup destabilized the region and threatened regional security.
FAQs About the word coup
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force, a brilliant and notable successA single roll of the wheel at roulette, or a deal at rouge et n
achievement,success, accomplishment, miracle, attainment,triumph, victory, feat, conquest, acquirement
bust, bust, debacle, washout, failure, shambles, shambles, cock-up, flop, fiasco
The military coup resulted in the overthrow of the government.
The rebels launched a coup against the dictator's regime.
The political coup shocked the nation and sparked widespread unrest.
The opposition party's attempt to stage a coup was swiftly quashed by government forces.
