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"Rout" vs. "defeat": beyond the battle lines of language
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Lloyd Cooper 30/09/2024, 18:31
Lloyd Cooper 30/09/2024, 18:31English.me team member
What is similar?
Both words describe a situation where one party overcomes another in conflict or competition.
What is different?
A "rout" implies a disorderly or overwhelming defeat, suggesting complete collapse, while "defeat" is a more general term indicating losing to an opponent.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Rout- The unexpected rout of the home team shocked their fans.
- The army's rout left the battlefield scattered with equipment.
- The candidate faced a narrow defeat in the election.
- The team's string of defeats led to a change in management.
Difference
