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English noun: takeover

1. takeover (act) a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force


Synonymscoup, coup d'etat, putsch


Broader (hypernym)group action


Narrower (hyponym)countercoup


Instance hyponymOctober Revolution, Russian Revolution

2. takeover (act) a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation


Broader (hypernym)buyout


Narrower (hyponym)friendly takeover, hostile takeover









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