rout

//raʊt//
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Noun

routSingular
routsPlural
1

A disorderly retreat or flight of defeated troops.

The enemy's attack turned into a complete rout.

2

An overwhelming defeat.

The election ended in a rout for the ruling party.

Verb

routPresent tense
routedPast tense
routedPast participle
routingPresent participle
routsThird-person singular
1

To defeat decisively and force into disorderly retreat.

The army routed the enemy forces and drove them back across the border.

2

To drive out or disperse completely.

The police routed the protesters from the square.

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