flout (Meaning)
flout (v)
treat with contemptuous disregard
laugh at with contempt and derision
flout (v. t.)
To mock or insult; to treat with contempt.
flout (v. i.)
To practice mocking; to behave with contempt; to sneer; to fleer; -- often with at.
flout (n.)
A mock; an insult.
Synonyms & Antonyms of flout
flout Sentence Examples
- The reckless driver flagrantly flouted the speed limit, endangering pedestrians and other vehicles.
- The company brazenly flouted environmental regulations, dumping toxic waste into a nearby river.
- The students defiantly flouted the dress code, wearing revealing clothing and mismatched uniforms.
- The government brazenly flouted the constitution, suppressing dissent and violating citizens' rights.
- The celebrity openly flouted social distancing guidelines, hosting a crowded party during a pandemic.
- The unruly students deliberately flouted the teacher's instructions, causing chaos in the classroom.
- The rebellious teenager willfully flouted their parents' curfew, staying out late to socialize with friends.
- The arrogant athlete flagrantly flouted the rules of the game, gaining an unfair advantage.
- The reckless boaters brazenly flouted the no-wake zone, creating dangerous waves for other boaters.
- The irresponsible company unscrupulously flouted safety standards, putting employees and the public at risk.
FAQs About the word flout
treat with contemptuous disregard, laugh at with contempt and derisionTo mock or insult; to treat with contempt., To practice mocking; to behave with contempt;
despise, forget,disregard, scorn, overlook, neglect,dismiss,disparage, pass over, belittle
approve, approve,accept, use, accept, use,,
The reckless driver flagrantly flouted the speed limit, endangering pedestrians and other vehicles.
The company brazenly flouted environmental regulations, dumping toxic waste into a nearby river.
The students defiantly flouted the dress code, wearing revealing clothing and mismatched uniforms.
The government brazenly flouted the constitution, suppressing dissent and violating citizens' rights.
