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coup

coup

 
 
pronunciation:
ku
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a brilliant and successful action or maneuver.
His breaking of the Nazi codes was a great coup.
similar words:
achievement, feat
definition 2: the sudden and forceful attempt of a group, esp. of military or other government personnel, to seize state power; coup d'état.
similar words:
revolt
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