Synonyms for coup d'etat

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coup · putsch

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The sudden overthrow of a government, differing from a revolution by being carried out by a small group of people who replace only the leading figures.

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Other spellings

coup d'état

Example sentences

• coup Turkish citizens resisted the coup on the streets.

By length

4 letters

coup¹

6 letters

putsch¹