Rout

usgb/raʊt/
noun

A big, chaotic defeat.

The game ended in a rout, with the home team losing 10-0
Visual representation of "rout" - A big, chaotic defeat

Often appears as...

  • suffer a rout
  • experience a rout
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Total Defeat

Use 'rout' when someone loses very badly and without hope of recovery.

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The championship was a rout, with the champion outclassed by the challenger.
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Not Just Loss

'Rout' implies a more devastating loss than just a typical defeat; it's overwhelming.

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The match didn't just end in a loss, but an absolute rout.
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Emotional Impact

Using 'rout' may convey disappointment or dismay at the scale of a defeat.

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Fans left early, disheartened by the team's rout.
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