Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
launch-a-coup
verb phrase
/lɔːnʧ ə kuː/
Definition
To initiate a sudden, often violent, attempt to overthrow a government or authority.
Examples
- In 1991, a group of military officers attempted to launch a coup against the government.
- The citizens were alarmed when it became clear that there were plans to launch a coup.
Meaning
Launching a coup typically involves a group of people, often from the military or political spheres, taking control away from the existing leadership.
Synonyms
- overthrow
- usurp
- topple
- seize power
