coup vs takeover

coup and takeover both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
coup	Yes	No	No	No
takeover	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, coup and takeover are synonyms defined as:

coup and takeover: a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

Other synonyms of coup include coup d'etat, putsch.

coup (noun)	takeover (noun)
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force	a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation
a brilliant and notable success	a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force