Coup

/kˈuːp/

/ˈku/

[noun]

Coup

[NOUN]

an unexpected, illegal, and often violent attempt to change a government

synonyms : coup d'etat

putsch

takeover

a brilliant and notable success

Examples

1. The coup gave the dictatorship a dose of its own medicine, subjecting the dictator and his entourage to torture and confinement in deplorable conditions.

2. He took up the reins of government immediately after the coup.

3. Many people fear that the newly elected government will be ousted in a military coup and are leaving their country while the going is good.

4. Thereby setting off a coup.