flout

/flout/
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flout

The student decided to flout the classroom rule about no hats.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To openly and contemptuously disregard or show disrespect for a rule, law, convention, or authority.
    • To mock, scoff at, or treat with scornful contempt.
Usage

The verb "flout" is used to describe a deliberate and often public act of defiance or mockery. It implies not just breaking a rule, but doing so in a way that shows you do not respect it. It is typically followed by the object being disregarded (e.g., a rule, advice, tradition) or used with "at" when mocking a person or idea.

Examples
  • Disregarding rules/authority:
    • The company continued to flout environmental regulations.
    • He flouted the court's order and left the country.
  • Mocking or showing contempt:
    • The protesters flouted the mayor's authority by holding their rally in front of city hall.
    • She flouted at the very idea that she needed help.
Advanced Usage
  • "to flout convention": to deliberately behave in a way that is different from what is traditionally accepted.
    • The artist flouted convention with her unconventional techniques.
  • The act of flouting often carries a sense of provocation, intending to show that the rule or person is not worthy of respect.
Variants and Related Words
  • Flouter (n): a person who flouts.
    • He was known as a flouter of tradition.
Synonyms
  • Defy: to refuse to obey or respect.
  • Disregard: to pay no attention to; ignore.
  • Mock: to tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.
  • Scoff: to speak about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.
Antonyms
  • Obey: to comply with the command, direction, or request of.
  • Respect: to have due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of.
  • Honor: to regard with great respect or fulfill (an obligation).
Related Phrases
  • To flout the law: to openly disobey or show contempt for the law.
    • Driving at twice the speed limit is a blatant way to flout the law.
  • To flout authority: to openly disrespect or defy those in power.
    • The rebels sought to flout the king's authority at every turn.
flout

The student decided to flout the classroom rule about no hats.

Verb
  1. laugh at with contempt and derision
    • The crowd jeered at the speaker
  2. treat with contemptuous disregard
    • flout the rules

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