coups

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Noun coup has 2 senses

coup d'etat, coup, putsch, takeover - a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
--₁ is a kind of group action
--₁ has particulars: countercoup; Russian Revolution, October Revolution
coup - a brilliant and notable success
--₂ is a kind of success

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Coups

Noun (Plural)

1. A sudden and illegal seizure of political power by a group, usually by force.

Example sentence: The military carried out coups to overthrow the government and establish its own rule.

Verb

1. To successfully seize political power through an illegal and forceful manner.

Example sentence: The rebel group attempted to coups the government, but their efforts were thwarted.

Adjective

1. Referring to clothing or fashion that is currently in style and highly sought-after.

Example sentence: The boutique offers a wide range of coups dresses and accessories.

Adverb

No commonly used sense of "coups" as an adverb found.

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