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coup

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of coup

a successful result brought about by hard work

winning that big contract was a real coup

Synonyms of coup

accomplishment, achievement, acquirement, attainment, baby, success, triumph

Words Related to coup

blockbuster, hit, jackpot, megahit, miracle, smash, winner

conquest, gain, victory, win

deed, feat, performance

arrival, completion, consummation, culmination, execution, fruition, fulfillment (or fulfilment), implementation, realization

Phrases Synonymous with coup

a feather in oneʼs cap

Near Antonyms of coup

botch, cock-up [British], mess, muddle, shambles

bummer, bust, catastrophe, debacle (also débâcle), disaster, dud, failure, fiasco, fizzle, flop, washout

disappointment, letdown, loss, setback

Antonyms of coup

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