rout Synonyms
Another word for rout
• noun (Context 1)
A disorderly retreat of defeated troops or an overwhelming, decisive defeat in a competition or contest.
"The championship game quickly turned into a debacle after the home team scored four unanswered goals in the first half."
• verb (Context 2)
To defeat decisively and cause to retreat in disorder (especially of an opposing force, competitor, or sports team).
"The defending champions routed their rivals in straight sets to claim the tournament title."
• verb (Context 3)
To cut a groove, channel, or hollowed-out recess in wood, metal, or stone using a specialized cutting tool.
"The cabinetmaker carefully routed the edges of the oak tabletop to give it a decorative bevel."
• verb (Context 4)
To rummage, dig, or search about thoroughly, or to force someone out of a bed, hiding place, or shelter (often used with 'out').
"The camp counselor routed the sleepy teenagers out of their bunks at dawn for the morning hike."
• noun (Context 5)
A tumultuous, noisy, or disorderly crowd of people; a mob or rabble.
"A noisy mob of revelers spilled out of the tavern into the narrow cobblestone street."
• noun (Context 6)
In historical usage, a large, fashionable formal evening party or social gathering.
"Eighteenth-century London society was famous for its crowded evening routs, where guests could barely move from room to room."
Opposites of rout
The opposite of rout shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: