rout
Translation
to defeat completely, to force out
Examples
The army was routed by the enemy.
The army was routed by the enemy.
They routed the home team 5-0.
They routed the home team 5-0.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to defeat (sb./sth.) completely The champion routed his opponent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crush, overwhelm, trounce, annihilate; Antonyms: lose to, surrender to
Etymology
From Old French 'rote', meaning 'a broken group', related to Latin 'rupta' (broken).
Memory Tips
A routed army has its 'route' home broken, forcing them to flee in disorder. Don't confuse with 'route' (a path).