Synonyms & related words for coup

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of coup. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to coup

Explore words related to coup — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include putsch, takeover, overthrow, uprising, bouleversement, counterrevolution, insurrection, junta. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does coup come from?

The word coup breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root coup-, from Greek kolaphos (“blow, strike”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.