All coup synonyms
coup
C c noun coup
- action — Action is doing something for a particular purpose.
- plot — a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose: a plot to overthrow the government.
- revolution — an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.
- overthrow — to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish: to overthrow a tyrant.
- stratagem — a plan, scheme, or trick for surprising or deceiving an enemy.
- accomplishment — An accomplishment is something remarkable that has been done or achieved.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- stroke — a short oblique stroke (/) between two words indicating that whichever is appropriate may be chosen to complete the sense of the text in which they occur: The defendant and his/her attorney must appear in court.
- stunt — to use in doing stunts: to stunt an airplane.
- deed — A deed is something that is done, especially something that is very good or very bad.
- feat — a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness, skill, etc.: Arranging the treaty was a diplomatic feat.
- tour de force — an exceptional achievement by an artist, author, or the like, that is unlikely to be equaled by that person or anyone else; stroke of genius: Herman Melville's Moby Dick was a tour de force.
- coup d'état — When there is a coup d'état, a group of people seize power in a country.
- coup de maitre — a masterstroke; stroke of genius
- achievement — An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.