Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rout
Noun/Verb
/raʊt/
Definition
A disorderly retreat of defeated troops.
Examples
- The army faced a rout after the surprise attack.
- They were routed from the battlefield, leaving behind their supplies.
Meaning
To defeat an opponent decisively and cause them to flee in panic.
Synonyms
- Defeat
- Collapse
- Disaster
- Flight
