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Definition of Coup
1. Noun. A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force.
Exact synonyms: Coup D'etat, Putsch, Takeover
Generic synonyms: Group Action
Specialized synonyms: Countercoup
Specialized synonyms: October Revolution, Russian Revolution
Derivative terms: Take Over
Generic synonyms: Group Action
Specialized synonyms: Countercoup
Specialized synonyms: October Revolution, Russian Revolution
Derivative terms: Take Over
2. Noun. A brilliant and notable success.
Generic synonyms: Success
Definition of Coup
1. n. A sudden stroke; an unexpected device or stratagem; -- a term used in various ways to convey the idea of promptness and force.
2. n. A single roll of the wheel at roulette, or a deal at rouge et noir.
3. v. i. To make a coup.
Definition of Coup
1. Noun. A quick, brilliant, and highly successful act; a triumph. ¹
2. Noun. A coup d'état. ¹
3. Noun. By extension, a takeover of one group by another. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Coup
1. to overturn [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: overturn