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coup

pronunciation:: ku

part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	a brilliant and successful action or maneuver. His breaking of the Nazi codes was a great coup. similar words: achievement, feat
definition 2:	the sudden and forceful attempt of a group, esp. of military or other government personnel, to seize state power; coup d'état. similar words: revolt
related words:	maneuver, mutiny, trick

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