Coup

Pronunciation: /ˈkuː/

Coup (noun)

  1. a quick and unexpected change in government, often by force.
  2. a great success or achievement that is difficult to do.

Examples

  • The military staged a coup to seize control.
  • A coup overthrew the government overnight.

Common collocations: stage a coup, military coup, coup attempt, major coup, pull off a coup

Synonyms of Coup

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Coup

  • — referring to the creation or founding of a government or system
  • — referring to a state of consistent governance without sudden changes