routs

[raʊts]

routs Definition

• 1. a disorderly retreat of defeated troops
• 2. a decisive defeat
• 3. a disorderly or tumultuous crowd of people

Using routs: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "routs" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The army was in full rout, with soldiers fleeing in all directions.

• Example

  The team suffered a humiliating rout at the hands of their opponents.

• Example

  The concert ended in a rout as fans rushed the stage.

• Example

  The company's financial troubles led to a rout of investors selling off their shares.

routs Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for routs

• defeat
• overthrow
• trounce
• drubbing
• fiasco

Antonyms for routs

• victory
• success

Phrases with routs

• beat a hasty retreat

  to quickly and hastily withdraw from a situation or place

  Example

  After realizing they were outnumbered, the troops beat a hasty retreat.

• rout out

  to force someone or something out of hiding or seclusion

  Example

  The police are trying to rout out the criminals hiding in the abandoned building.

• rout of passage

  a difficult or challenging experience that one must go through in order to achieve something

  Example

  The rigorous training program was a rout of passage for the aspiring athletes.

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Summary: routs in Brief

'Routs' [raʊts] refer to a disorderly retreat of defeated troops, a decisive defeat, or a disorderly crowd of people. It is often used in phrases like 'beat a hasty retreat' and 'rout out.' 'Rout of passage' refers to a difficult experience one must go through to achieve something.