Coup synonyms
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A throb or beat, as of the heart.
coup d'état (French)
Revolution
A deceptive tactic designed to gain the upper hand. Typically, involves underhanded dealings and obfuscation.
An unexpected victory or defeat
achievement (related)
Something that has been achieved, especially by means of skill or perseverance:
tactics (related)
Any methods used to gain an end; esp., skillful methods or procedure
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revolution (related)
The time taken for a body to go around an orbit and return to its original position
Any hostile offensive action, esp. with armed forces; onslaught
An act or accomplishment of great courage, skill, or imagination; an achievement.
An overturning or being overturned
A program or policy stipulating a service or benefit:
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A plot is defined as a secret plan to achieve something illegal or evil.
The performing of an action or a play in a game again after the first performance has been discounted or is under dispute.
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
A sudden, planned attempt to overthrow a government
coup-d-etat (related)
uprising (related)
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d-etat (related)
junta (related)
insurrection (related)
assassination (related)
cia-backed (related)
chavez (related)
An achievement or action revealing consummate skill or mastery:
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Find another word for coup. In this page you can discover 28 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for coup, like: move, stroke, coup d'état (French), stratagem, upset, achievement, tactics, revolution, attack, feat and mastery.