Coup
Coup noun - A successful result brought about by hard work.
Subversion and coup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subversion" instead a noun "Coup".
Nearby Word: coupe
Subversion
Subversion noun - The act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government.
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Synonyms for Subversion
Coup and subversion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Coup" instead a noun "Subversion".
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- Technically a subversion, as it's the political leader who orchestrates the military coup against the Jedi.
Source: Military Coup - The Prequel Trilogy is a subversion, as the benign Galactic Republic is turned into the evil Empire not through a military coup but by popular vote.
Source: Good Republic, Evil Empire
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