Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun coup

2 senses of coup

Sense 1
coup d'etat, coup, putsch, takeover -- (a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force)
       => group action -- (action taken by a group of people)

Sense 2
coup -- (a brilliant and notable success)
       => success -- (an attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success")