Putsch (Noun)
Meaning
A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The military's putsch against the democratically elected government was swift and brutal, catching the citizens off guard.
- The country's history was marked by a series of putsches, each one leading to a new authoritarian regime.
- The opposition party's attempt at a putsch was foiled when the loyalist military units intervened to restore order.
- The dictator's rule was ended by a putsch led by a group of high-ranking military officers who were dissatisfied with his policies.
- The failed putsch attempt led to a nationwide crackdown on dissent and opposition, with many activists and politicians being arrested or forced into exile.