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coup Synonyms

Another word for coup

Choosing another word for coup depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sudden, unlawful seizure of power from a government; a coup d'état.

Usage Example

"The prime minister was deposed in a bloodless political coup d'état that reshaped the country's constitution."

Strongest
coup d'état
overthrow
putsch
Strong
ouster
rebellion
revolt

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
triumph
masterstroke
Strong
feat
success
scoop
achievement

• noun (Context 3)

Among Native Americans of the Great Plains, an act of bravery in battle, especially touching an armed enemy without killing them.

Usage Example

"Touching an opponent in close quarters without harming them was historically regarded as the highest form of exploit among Plains warriors."

Strong
exploit

Opposites of coup

The opposite of coup shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

failure
fiasco
debacle
blunder
flop
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• Nearby Words

countrywide
countrywoman
county
coup
coupe
couple
coupler

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