The term COUP TARGET is related to a person or group of people who are the target of a coup. A TYRANT (6 letters) is a cruel and oppressive ruler, a DESPOT (6 letters) is an absolute ruler with unlimited power, an etat (4 letters) is a state or government, an AUTOCRAT (8 letters) is a ruler with absolute power, and an ACE (3 letters) is a person who excels in a particular field. All of these terms can be used to describe a person or group of people who are the target of a coup.