COUP: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COUP?

Need another word that means the same as “coup”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “coup” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Coup” are: coup d'etat, putsch, takeover, seizure of power, overthrow, ousting, deposition, regime change, success, triumph, feat, stunt, accomplishment, achievement, attainment, stroke, master stroke, stroke of genius

Coup as a Noun

Definitions of "Coup" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “coup” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A brilliant and notable success.
• An unusual or unexpected but successful tactic in card play.
• (among some North American Indian peoples) an act of touching an armed enemy in battle as a deed of bravery, or an act of first touching an item of the enemy's in order to claim it.
• A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.
• A direct pocketing of the cue ball, which is a foul stroke.
• A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force.
• An instance of successfully achieving something difficult.

Synonyms of "Coup" as a noun (18 Words)

accomplishment	The action of accomplishing something. Long distance running was another of her accomplishments.
achievement	The action of accomplishing something. Assessing ability in terms of academic achievement.
attainment	The act of achieving an aim. His attainment of puberty was delayed by malnutrition.
coup d'etat	A brilliant and notable success.
deposition	A formal, usually written, statement to be used as evidence. A commissioner to take depositions from witnesses.
feat	An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength. He performed a great feat.
master stroke	A person who has general authority over others.
ousting	The act of ejecting someone or forcing them out.
overthrow	A score made because the ball has been overthrown. She was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living.
putsch	A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force.
regime change	A systematic plan for therapy (often including diet.
seizure of power	The taking possession of something by legal process.
stroke of genius	The act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand.
stunt	A creature (especially a whale) that has been prevented from attaining full growth.
success	An attainment that is successful. The success of his play.
takeover	A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force. A takeover bid.
triumph	The state of being victorious or successful. The king returned home in triumph.

Usage Examples of "Coup" as a noun

• It was a major coup to get such a prestigious contract.
• He was overthrown in an army coup.

Associations of "Coup" (30 Words)

banish	Expel from a community or group. Banish gloom.
communism	A form of socialism that abolishes private ownership.
communist	A member of the communist party. Communistic propaganda.
crusader	A person who campaigns vigorously for political, social, or religious change; a campaigner. Crusaders for early detection and treatment of mental illnesses.
demagogue	A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices. The Athenian demagogues had definite and valuable functions within the state.
deport	Conduct oneself in a specified manner. He was deported to Turkey for his public condemnation of the Shah.
depose	Force to leave (an office. Every affidavit shall state which of the facts deposed to are within the deponent s knowledge.
exile	A person who is voluntarily absent from home or country. He knew now that he would die in exile.
fend	Withstand the force of something. The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow.
junta	A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force. The country s ruling military junta.
ostracize	Expel from a community or group. Ever since I spoke up my colleagues ostracize me.
oust	Remove from a position or office. The reformists were ousted from power.
overthrow	A score made because the ball has been overthrown. The Czar was overthrown.
overturn	Cause to overturn from an upright or normal position. A coach hit a car and overturned.
political	Involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians- Daniel Goleman. Political pressure.
politician	A person active in party politics. A local politician.
proletariat	A social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages. The growth of the industrial proletariat.
radical	A person who has radical ideas or opinions. In the body free radicals are high energy particles that ricochet wildly and damage cells.
reverse	The design or inscription on the reverse of a coin or medal. After completing a row of leaves or flowers I have reversed the pattern.
revolt	A refusal to continue to obey or conform. He was revolted by the stench that greeted him.
revolution	The movement of an object in a circular or elliptical course around another or about an axis or centre. The industrial revolution was also a cultural revolution.
revolutionary	A person who advocates or engages in political revolution. A revolutionary discovery.
revolutionize	Change (something) radically or fundamentally. E mail revolutionized communication in academe.
socialist	Advocating or following the socialist principles. Socialistic government.
subversive	A subversive person. Subversive literature.
subvert	Destroy property or hinder normal operations. Do school counselors subvert young children.
takeover	A change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation. A company threatened with takeover.
totalitarianism	A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state. Democratic countries were fighting against totalitarianism.
undermine	Hollow out as if making a cave or opening. The demolition engineers did eventually undermine two of the tower s six sides.
usurp	Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one’s right or possession. Richard usurped the throne.