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countercoup

[koun-ter-koo]

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.'