Coup and Letdown

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Coup noun - A successful result brought about by hard work.

Usage example: winning that big contract was a real coup

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Letdown is an antonym for coup.

Nearby Word: coupe

Letdown noun - The emotion felt when one's expectations are not met.

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Coup is an antonym for letdown.

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