All coup d'état synonyms
coup d'é·tat
C c noun coup d'état
- coup — When there is a coup, a group of people seize power in a country.
- overthrow — to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish: to overthrow a tyrant.
- rebellion — open, organized, and armed resistance to one's government or ruler.
- revolt — to break away from or rise against constituted authority, as by open rebellion; cast off allegiance or subjection to those in authority; rebel; mutiny: to revolt against the present government.
- revolution — an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.
- power play — Football. an aggressive running play in which numerous offensive players converge and forge ahead to block and clear a path for the ball carrier.
- palace revolution — a challenge to or overthrow of a sovereign or other leader by members of the ruling family or group.
- putsch — a plotted revolt or attempt to overthrow a government, especially one that depends upon suddenness and speed.
- takeover — the act of seizing, appropriating, or arrogating authority, control, management, etc.