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Rout

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Total DefeatPlay
Use 'rout' when someone loses very badly and without hope of recovery. SlideThe championship was a rout, with the champion outclassed by the challenger.
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Not Just LossPlay
'Rout' implies a more devastating loss than just a typical defeat; it's overwhelming. SlideThe match didn't just end in a loss, but an absolute rout.
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Emotional ImpactPlay
Using 'rout' may convey disappointment or dismay at the scale of a defeat. SlideFans left early, disheartened by the team's rout.