gouge vs rout

gouge and rout both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gouge	Yes	No	Yes	No
rout	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, gouge and rout are synonyms defined as:

gouge (noun)	rout (noun)
the act of gouging	an overwhelming defeat
and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves	a disorderly crowd of people
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

gouge (verb)	rout (verb)
force with the thumb	cause to flee
make a groove in	defeat disastrously
obtain by coercion or intimidation	make a groove in
	dig with the snout