Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > C Synonyms of coup Find synonyms for: Noun 1. coup d'etat, coup, putsch, takeover, group action usage: a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force 2. coup, success usage: a brilliant and notable success WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of coup (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: catalpa Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language