Coup
Coup noun - A successful result brought about by hard work.
Power play and coup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Power play" instead a noun "Coup".
Nearby Word: coupe
Power play
Power play noun - An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power.
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Synonyms for Power play
Coup and power play are semantically related. You can use "Coup" instead a noun phrase "Power play".
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- Power Play (1978) is a British-Canadian film inspired by the non-fiction strategy book Coup d'État: A Practical Handbook by Edward N. Luttwak.
Source: Military Coup
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