Definitions
- Describing a decisive and overwhelming victory in a competition or contest. - Referring to a chaotic and disorderly retreat or dispersal of a group of people or animals. - Talking about a sudden and unexpected defeat or loss.
- Describing a resounding and decisive victory over an opponent in a competition or contest. - Referring to a severe and harsh punishment or reprimand for wrongdoing. - Talking about a thorough and complete defeat or domination of an opponent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both rout and trounce refer to a decisive and overwhelming victory.
- 2Both can be used in the context of a competition or contest.
- 3Both imply a significant difference in skill or ability between the winner and loser.
- 4Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Trounce implies a more severe and complete victory than rout.
- 2Context: Rout is often used to describe a chaotic and disorderly retreat or dispersal, while trounce is not used in this way.
- 3Connotation: Rout has a negative connotation, suggesting a sudden and unexpected defeat or loss, while trounce can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 4Usage: Rout is less common than trounce in everyday language.
Remember this!
Rout and trounce are synonyms that both refer to a decisive victory in a competition or contest. However, trounce implies a more complete and severe victory than rout, and rout can also be used to describe a chaotic and disorderly retreat or dispersal. Additionally, rout has a negative connotation and is less common than trounce in everyday language.
