coups d'état (Meaning)
coups d'état
a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics, the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group, a sudden overthrowing of a government by a small group
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coups d'état Sentence Examples
- The military staged a swift coups d'état, seizing control of the government within hours.
- The coups d'état was meticulously planned, with soldiers surrounding key institutions and overpowering the guards.
- The overthrown leader accused foreign powers of instigating the coups d'état.
- The coups d'état sparked widespread unrest and protests among the civilian population.
- The international community condemned the coups d'état, calling for a return to democracy.
- The leaders of the coups d'état promised to hold elections and restore civilian rule.
- The aftermath of the coups d'état left the country in political and economic turmoil.
- The threat of further coups d'état cast a shadow over the nation's fragile stability.
- The military junta that emerged from the coups d'état ruled with an iron fist, suppressing dissent and violating human rights.
- The coups d'état left a lasting legacy of authoritarianism and mistrust in the country.
FAQs About the word coups d'état
a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics, the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group, a sudden overthrowing of a gove
rebellions, insurrections,coups, overthrows, uprisings, insurgencies, revolts,insurgences, misprisions, outbreaks
counterrevolutions,,counterinsurgencies
The military staged a swift coups d'état, seizing control of the government within hours.
The coups d'état was meticulously planned, with soldiers surrounding key institutions and overpowering the guards.
The overthrown leader accused foreign powers of instigating the coups d'état.
The coups d'état sparked widespread unrest and protests among the civilian population.
