coup

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noun

ˈkü

plural coups ˈküz How to pronounce coup (audio)

: a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'état

In its first few hours, the coup seemed a terrifying confirmation of the power of the military, the police and, especially, the KGB.

David Remnick

By nightfall, the troops had freed the captured President and ended the six-day-old coup, a military spokesman said.

Marlise Simons

: a brilliant, sudden, and usually highly successful stroke or act

It's an impressive coup for the NCAA and its corporate sponsors to snag an artist with Springsteen's cachet for this event.

Chris Strauss

From time to time, the conspiracy groupies pull off a huge disinformation coup.

Alex Kozinski

Foreseeing a publicity coup, chairman Roger Smith was determined to exhibit an electric car at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 1990.

Mark Fischetti

Synonyms

Noun

accomplishment
achievement
acquirement
attainment
baby
success
triumph

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Example Sentences

Noun It was a major coup when they got the Vice President to appear on their show for an interview. winning that big contract was a real coup

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This multi-home compound in Upstate New York that attracts short-term renters all year thanks to a hops farm, chicken coup, outdoor wellness spa, wood shop, office space, and creative studio specializing in video and photography on the property.

Veronica Toney, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2022 Pelosi’s trip is the highest-level visit by a US official in 25 years, and a diplomatic coup, if mostly a symbolic one, for Taiwan.

Paul Mozur, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 Swanson lives in Lodi, N.J., about a 30-minute drive from downtown Manhattan, with his wife, Maria, and their 17 hawks and falcons, a coup of pigeons, two dachshunds and Ozzy, the Eurasian eagle-owl.

New York Times, 23 June 2022 Scores of children have been killed in Myanmar since last year’s coup, not just in the crossfire of conflict but as deliberate targets of a military willing to inflict immense suffering, a United Nations expert said on Tuesday.

Reuters, NBC News, 15 June 2022 The dark group launched a coup at the end of season 1, and season 2 was consumed by a civil war between the new fascist Raven Union and the remnants of Britain's democratic government.

Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2022 Technicalities aside: Graphene was a miracle material, a carbonaceous coup.

WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 Prayut's rule as a military coup leader turned prime minister has been marred with growing authoritarianism and widening inequality.

Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Nothing comes close to this half-trillion-dollar or more executive coup.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022

Verb

This year's pace car is the second consecutive Chevy's Corvette Stingray, with last year's 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray coup the choice.

Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 11 May 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, blow, stroke — more at cope entry 1

Verb

Middle English, to strike, from Anglo-French couper — more at cope entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb

circa 1572, in the meaning defined above

单词	coup
释义	coup 1 of 2 noun ˈkü plural coups ˈküz 1 : a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'état In its first few hours, the coup seemed a terrifying confirmation of the power of the military, the police and, especially, the KGB. David Remnick By nightfall, the troops had freed the captured President and ended the six-day-old coup, a military spokesman said. Marlise Simons 2 : a brilliant, sudden, and usually highly successful stroke or act It's an impressive coup for the NCAA and its corporate sponsors to snag an artist with Springsteen's cachet for this event. Chris Strauss From time to time, the conspiracy groupies pull off a huge disinformation coup. Alex Kozinski Foreseeing a publicity coup, chairman Roger Smith was determined to exhibit an electric car at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 1990. Mark Fischetti see also coup de grâce coup 2 of 2 verb ˈkōp couped; couping; coups chiefly Scotland : overturn, upset Synonyms Noun accomplishment achievement acquirement attainment baby success triumph See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun It was a major coup when they got the Vice President to appear on their show for an interview. winning that big contract was a real coup Recent Examples on the Web Noun This multi-home compound in Upstate New York that attracts short-term renters all year thanks to a hops farm, chicken coup, outdoor wellness spa, wood shop, office space, and creative studio specializing in video and photography on the property. Veronica Toney, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2022 Pelosi’s trip is the highest-level visit by a US official in 25 years, and a diplomatic coup, if mostly a symbolic one, for Taiwan. Paul Mozur, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 Swanson lives in Lodi, N.J., about a 30-minute drive from downtown Manhattan, with his wife, Maria, and their 17 hawks and falcons, a coup of pigeons, two dachshunds and Ozzy, the Eurasian eagle-owl. New York Times, 23 June 2022 Scores of children have been killed in Myanmar since last year’s coup, not just in the crossfire of conflict but as deliberate targets of a military willing to inflict immense suffering, a United Nations expert said on Tuesday. Reuters, NBC News, 15 June 2022 The dark group launched a coup at the end of season 1, and season 2 was consumed by a civil war between the new fascist Raven Union and the remnants of Britain's democratic government. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2022 Technicalities aside: Graphene was a miracle material, a carbonaceous coup. WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 Prayut's rule as a military coup leader turned prime minister has been marred with growing authoritarianism and widening inequality. Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Nothing comes close to this half-trillion-dollar or more executive coup. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 Verb This year's pace car is the second consecutive Chevy's Corvette Stingray, with last year's 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray coup the choice. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 11 May 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun French, blow, stroke — more at cope entry 1 Verb Middle English, to strike, from Anglo-French couper — more at cope entry 1 First Known Use Noun 1791, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Verb circa 1572, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing coup counter-coup coup d'état coup de grâce coup d'etat coup de théâtre coup de theatre coup de main coup de grace coup d'oeil counter-coup coup d'état coup de grâce coup d'etat coup de théâtre coup de theatre coup de main coup de grace coup d'oeil See More Medical Definition coup noun ˈkü : injury occurring on the side of an organ (as the brain) on which a blow or impact is received compare contrecoup coup noun as in success a successful result brought about by hard work winning that big contract was a real coup Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance success accomplishment achievement triumph victory feat conquest acquirement miracle attainment win blockbuster baby execution gain a feather in one's cap performance implementation hit deed megahit realization winner arrival completion culmination fruition consummation jackpot skill smash fulfillment fulfilment Antonyms & Near Antonyms disaster fiasco catastrophe debacle mess botch failure nonachievement shambles débâcle muddle flop cock-up washout setback bust dud fizzle loss disappointment letdown bummer See More Phrases Containing coup coup de grâce coup de grace coup de main coup de grâce coup de grace coup de main
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