COUPS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word coups. (close relations)
Definition of COUPS
Best Alternative Words for COUPS
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overthrows | verbv | |||||||
noun • the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force) • the act of disturbing the mind or body verb • cause the downfall of; of rulers • rule against | ||||||||
rebellions | nounn | |||||||
noun • refusal to accept some authority or code or convention • organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another | ||||||||
revolutions | nounn | |||||||
noun • a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving • the overthrow of a government by those who are governed • a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | ||||||||
uprisings | nounn | |||||||
noun • organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another | ||||||||
putsch | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force | ||||||||
triumph | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a successful ending of a struggle or contest • the exultation of victory verb • prove superior • be ecstatic with joy • dwell on with satisfaction • to express great joy | ||||||||
takeover | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force • a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation | ||||||||
coup d'etat | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force |