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coup de main

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of coup de main

the act or action of setting upon with force or violence

the Continental Army's attack on the British-Hessian encampment at Trenton, New Jersey, ranks as one of the most brilliant coups de main of the war

Synonyms of coup de main

aggression, assault, attack, attempt, blitz, blitzkrieg, charge, descent, offense (or offence), offensive, onset, onslaught, raid, rush, strike

Words Related to coup de main

ambuscade, ambush

counteraggression, counterassault, counterattack, counteroffensive, counterstrike

envelopment, flanking

breakthrough, foray, incursion, invasion

pillage, ravage, sack

air raid, bombardment, bombing

barrage, cannonade, fusillade, hail, salvo, volley

Near Antonyms of coup de main

defense, defensive, guard, shield

opposition, resistance

protection, security, shelter

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