flout

¹flout

verb \ˈflau̇t\

Definition of FLOUT

transitive verb

: to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn <flouting the rules>

intransitive verb

: to indulge in scornful behavior

See Usage Discussion at flaunt

— flout·er noun

Examples of FLOUT

1. Despite repeated warnings, they have continued to flout the law.
2. <an able-bodied motorist openly flouting the law and parking in a space reserved for the disabled>

Origin of FLOUT

probably from Middle English flouten to play the flute, from floute flute

First Known Use: 1551

Related to FLOUT

Synonyms: despise, disregard, scorn

Related Words: dismiss, forget, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slur (over); belittle, deprecate, disparage, slight

Near Antonyms: accept, approve; use

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See Synonym Discussion at scoff

Rhymes with FLOUT

bout, clout, doubt, drought, glout, gout, grout, knout, kraut, lout, out, pout, rout, route, scout, shout, snout, spout, sprout, stout, tout, trout