start a rout

Frequency: 3.00.5 per million words

To initiate an event that leads to a complete defeat for the opposing side.

routVERB + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The early goal seemed to start a rout for the visiting team.
  • His devastating speech threatened to start a rout in the opposing party's campaign.
  • A series of blunders can quickly start a rout in a well-planned operation.
  • The general's bold move was designed to start a rout among the enemy forces.
  • They were hoping to start a rout with their aggressive opening strategy.
  • One critical error could start a rout that turns the tide of the entire debate.
  • If we don't respond quickly, their initial success will start a rout.
  • The market crash began to start a rout among investors.
  • Despite their best efforts, the first defeat was enough to start a rout.
  • The sudden collapse of their front line was enough to start a rout.