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Vocabulary Entry
coup
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.
Example Sentences
"The military staged a coup, ousting the elected president."
"Political instability often leads to coups in certain regions."
"The coup was met with fierce resistance from the populace."
V
verb
To overthrow a government or authority, often in a sudden or illegal manner.
Example Sentences
"The rebels attempted to coup the current regime."
"They planned to coup the leadership during the next assembly meeting."
"Many believed they could coup the corrupt officials without violence."