flout
Third Person
flouts
Present Participle
flouting
Past Tense
flouted
Past Participle
flouted
1
to openly ignore or disobey something, showing disrespect by not following rules or standards
transitive
- The rebellious teenager chose to flout the rules of the school.
- It's concerning when individuals flout safety regulations, putting themselves and others at risk.
- The company's decision to flout ethical standards led to public criticism.
- The organization has recently flouted environmental standards, attracting legal scrutiny.
- He frequently flouts instructions, leading to disruptions in the workflow.
Synonyms:
2
to openly mock or ridicule someone or something with disdain or contempt
- He flouted at the idea of working overtime, dismissing it as unnecessary.
- They flouted at her, calling her old-fashioned and out of touch with modern trends.
- She flouted at the suggestion, rolling her eyes in disbelief.
- The crowd flouted at the performer when he made a mistake during his act.
- The children flouted at the new student, making fun of his accent.