Coup (Noun)
Meaning 2
A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The military staged a coup and overthrew the democratically elected government in a matter of hours.
- The country has experienced several coups in its tumultuous history, with each one leading to a period of instability and unrest.
- The opposition party claimed that the government's actions were a coup in disguise, aimed at consolidating power and silencing dissent.
- The sudden and unexpected coup left the international community reeling, with many countries condemning the violent takeover.
- The dictator's rule was eventually ended by a coup led by a group of high-ranking military officers who were dissatisfied with his authoritarian regime.