What is another word for routs?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ʊts] (IPA)

Routs can be replaced by several other words in the English language, each carrying a different connotation. One such word is "defeat," which suggests an overpowering defeat or loss. Another synonym is "disperse," which implies a scattering or spreading out of a group. "Vanquish" is another potential synonym, indicating a complete and decisive defeat of an enemy or opponent. Alternatively, "overrun" highlights the idea of overwhelming or taking over an area or group, while "trounce" implies a humiliating or crushing defeat. Ultimately, the choice of synonym depends on the context and the tone of the discussion, with each word bringing its unique nuances to the description.

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  • Forward Entailment

    • Verb, 3rd person singular present
      defeats.
  • Independent

What are the hypernyms for Routs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Routs

Here, the man, once he is brought to a full realization of his plight, arouses himself from his apathy, reasserts his manhood, and, in the ensuing fight for supremacy, routs the usurper and comes into his own.
"Prophets of Dissent Essays on Maeterlinck, Strindberg, Nietzsche and Tolstoy"
Otto Heller
The marquis immediately dispatched servants upon the fleetest horses of his stables, with directions to take different routs, and to scour every corner of the island in pursuit of the fugitives.
"A Sicilian Romance"
Ann Radcliffe
She is a curious mixture of a poetess and a society woman, very susceptible, and of such a sensitive nature that she seems always to be in the hottest of hot water, and at war with all her neighbors; but she routs all her enemies and manages everything with a high hand.
"In the Courts of Memory 1858-1875."
L. de Hegermann-Lindencrone

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