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

The championship was a rout, with the champion outclassed by the challenger.
Not Just Loss
'Rout' implies a more devastating loss than just a typical defeat; it's overwhelming.

The match didn't just end in a loss, but an absolute rout.
Emotional Impact
Using 'rout' may convey disappointment or dismay at the scale of a defeat.

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