rout
//raʊt//
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.