countercoup Definition
a coup d'état aimed at overthrowing a government that itself came to power via a previous coup.
Using countercoup: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "countercoup" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The countercoup was unsuccessful and the government remained in power.
Example
The military leaders planned a countercoup to regain control of the country.
countercoup Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for countercoup
- counter-revolution
- counter-rebellion
- counter-insurgency
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Summary: countercoup in Brief
'Countercoup' [koun-ter-koo] is a noun that refers to a coup d'état aimed at overthrowing a government that itself came to power via a previous coup. It is often used in political contexts, such as 'The military leaders planned a countercoup to regain control of the country.'
