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coup [ku:] N

1. coup POL → coup d'état

2. coup (achievement):

coup
wyczyn m

See also coup d'état

coup d'état <coups d'état> [ˌku:deɪˈtɑ:] N

coup d'état <coups d'état> [ˌku:deɪˈtɑ:] N

coup de grâce [ˌku:dəˈgrɑ:s] N form

Usage examples with coup

to deliver the coup de grâce to sth fig
zniszczyć coś

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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This myth makes the coup reactive and defensive.
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The rebels planned to deploy tanks and artillery in the coup.
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It said the situation was deteriorating, and a coup could occur at any time.
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Several student groups also stated disapproval at the coup.
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A warrior who won coup was permitted to wear an eagle feather in his hair.
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There were in addition various two-door versions which could be bodied as coups or cabriolets.
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Savage reprisals were taken against the participants in the failed coup attempt.
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The short-term success of the coup, however, was heavily outweighed...
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