put down a coup

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To use force to stop a coup that is in progress.

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  • The military forces quickly put down the coup attempt.
  • Government troops were deployed to put down the coup in the capital.
  • The president ordered the army to put down any coup against his regime.
  • Security forces managed to put down the coup within hours.
  • The coup was immediately put down and the plotters were shot.
  • International allies helped put down the coup and restore order.
  • The loyal regiment was called in to put down the coup d'état.
  • Emergency measures were taken to put down the military coup.
  • The government successfully put down the attempted coup by rebel forces.
  • Swift action by the intelligence service helped put down the coup plot.