rout
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for rout, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A crushing, disorganized defeat.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A crushing, disorganized defeat.
“The match turned into a total rout, 6-0.”
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How to use rout
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
total rout
rout the enemy
a rout of the opposition
Etymology
From Old French route ("group of people; a breaking apart"), from Latin rupta, the feminine form of ruptus ("broken"). A doublet of "route."
Full origin of rout →Frequently asked questions
What does “rout” mean?
The word “rout” means a crushing, disorganized defeat. In plain terms, a decisive, humiliating defeat, or (as a verb) to defeat someone that badly.
How do you pronounce “rout”?
“Rout” is pronounced rowt (/ɹaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “rout” in a sentence?
Here is “rout” used in a sentence: “The match turned into a total rout, 6-0.”
What part of speech is “rout”?
Depending on how it is used, “rout” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “rout” come from?
The word “rout” comes from Latin. From Old French route ("group of people; a breaking apart"), from Latin rupta, the feminine form of ruptus ("broken"). A doublet of "route.".
How many meanings does “rout” have?
“Rout” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a crushing, disorganized defeat.
