All coup synonyms

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.