The crossword solutions for the term 'defeat resoundingly' are 'ROUT' (4 letters) and 'SMOKE' (5 letters). The term 'ROUT' is derived from the French word 'ROUTE' which means to 'put to flight'. It is used to describe a complete and overwhelming defeat. The term 'SMOKE' is often used to describe a situation in which one side has been completely overwhelmed by the other. In this context, it implies a resounding victory for one side and a crushing defeat for the other.