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English noun: coup

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


Synonymscoup d'etat, putsch, takeover


Broader (hypernym)group action


Narrower (hyponym)countercoup


Instance hyponymOctober Revolution, Russian Revolution

2. coup (act) a brilliant and notable success


Broader (hypernym)success









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