Rout ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Rout ( verb )

1. To defeat decisively.
2. To cause to break up and scatter in disorder.
3. To put an end to the resistance of (an enemy, opponent, or rebellion) by overwhelming force.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "break up, disperse"): from old french route, from latin rupta (via), literally "broken road", from rumpere "to break".

Examples:

1. The enemy was routed and forced to retreat.
2. The home team routed the visitors, winning by a score of 45-7.
3. The rebellion was routed by government forces.
4. The protesters were routed by the police.
5. The company's new marketing campaign was a complete rout.

(As a noun)

Rout ( noun )

1. To defeat decisively.
2. To cause to break up and scatter in disorder.
3. To put an end to the resistance of (an enemy, opponent, or rebellion) by overwhelming force.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "break up, disperse"): from old french route, from latin rupta (via), literally "broken road", from rumpere "to break".

Examples:

1. The enemy was routed and forced to retreat.
2. The home team routed the visitors, winning by a score of 45-7.
3. The rebellion was routed by government forces.
4. The protesters were routed by the police.
5. The company's new marketing campaign was a complete rout.