In lang=en terms the difference between trounce and rout
is that
trounce is to beat severely; thrash while
rout is to defeat completely, forcing into disorderly retreat.
As verbs the difference between trounce and rout
is that
trounce is to win against (someone) by a wide margin; to beat thoroughly, to defeat heavily while
rout is to make a noise; roar; bellow; snort or
rout can be to beat; strike; assail with blows or
rout can be to defeat completely, forcing into disorderly retreat or
rout can be to search or root in the ground, as a swine.
As a noun rout is
a noise; a loud noise; a bellowing; a shouting; clamor; an uproar; disturbance; tumult or
rout can be a violent movement; a great or violent stir; a heavy blow; a stunning blow; a stroke or
rout can be a troop; a throng; a company; an assembly; especially, a traveling company or throng.