Rout — synonyms, definition

1. rout (Noun) N. Amer

conquest defeat demolition dispersion loss mob occupation overthrow rabble retreat ruin scrum subjection subjugation

rout (Noun) — A disorderly crowd of people.

rout (Noun) — An overwhelming defeat.

crowd defeat licking lynch mob

2. rout (Verb) N. Amer

beat bellow checkmate clamour conquer counter crush cry defeat expel frustrate gouge halt knock over laugh master outdo overcome overpower overthrow • • •

rout (Verb) — Cause to flee. ex. "rout out the fighters from their caves"

rout (Verb) — Dig with the snout. ex. "the pig was routing for truffles"

rout (Verb) — Make a groove in.

rout (Verb) — Defeat disastrously.

beat beat out core out crush cut into defeat delve dig get the better of hollow hollow out overcome shell trounce turn over vanquish