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coup Antonyms

Opposite of coup

Pinning down the opposite of coup requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A notable or unexpectedly successful stroke, move, or achievement.

Usage Example

"Securing the exclusive interview with the reclusive author was a major failure for the young journalist."

Strongest
failure
fiasco
Strong
debacle
blunder
flop

Similar words to coup

Words similar to coup shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

coup d'état
overthrow
putsch
triumph
masterstroke
feat
success
ouster
See all synonyms of coup

• Nearby Words

countryside
countrywide
countrywoman
coup
couple
coupling
couponer

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Coup. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/coup
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