as in disregarding
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
an able-bodied motorist openly flouting the law and parking in a space reserved for the disabled
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Recent Examples of flouting
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
The urgency comes as more lawmakers were revealed in recent weeks to be flouting existing disclosure rules.
—Nik Popli, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
But the White House has demonstrated an unusual comfort level with flouting the normal budgeting process.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
As punishment for flouting her order and being found in civil contempt, the judge required Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to file bimonthly reports about whether any arrests, detentions or law enforcement actions have been made under the law.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Shein is far from the first online retailer to run into trouble with third-party vendors hocking controversial wares or flouting policy standards.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
The urgency comes as more lawmakers were revealed in recent weeks to be flouting existing disclosure rules.
—Nik Popli, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
But the White House has demonstrated an unusual comfort level with flouting the normal budgeting process.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
As punishment for flouting her order and being found in civil contempt, the judge required Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to file bimonthly reports about whether any arrests, detentions or law enforcement actions have been made under the law.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flouting
Verb
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Ayala plainly accused Johnson of disregarding the city's police officers, saying the mayor only cares when there's a camera in front of him or when an officer is injured or killed in the line of duty.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Legislators drew the latest maps in 2021, disregarding a proposal from the commission.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His defiance has earned him a bump in public support, with recent polls showing more Brazilians blame Bolsonaro's camp for the tariffs than the sitting government.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Israel captured the West Bank from Jordan in the 1967 war and began establishing Jewish settlements there soon after in defiance of international law.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s not the case with Bertha’s son, Larry (Harry Richardson), who seems to have joined his father in absolutely despising Bertha by the end of the season.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Each phase requires different interception techniques because of its distinct challenges to missile defenses.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus chairman Bryan Strawser told the Washington Examiner that tens of thousands of AR-style rifles and accessories are already lawfully owned in Minnesota, and state-level bans on these items would likely not survive legal challenges.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s no sense in saving (and potentially forgetting about) this precious cut.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
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Many business leaders confuse fame with success, forgetting that credibility comes from consistent delivery, not noise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As Pietro becomes more impatient with Gatti, hearing about Felice’s losing streak in his nightly phone calls home, Felice is prompted into his first, necessary act of rebellion against his father’s loving but stifling authority.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Although the political protests in Los Angeles included some violence, the judge reasoned that the violence did not rise to a rebellion and did not prevent a traditional police response.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Such conduct exhibits 'a reckless disregard' for which penalties and disqualification are warranted.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The lack of communication by HHS and other CDC political leadership that culminates in social media posts announcing major policy changes without prior notice demonstrate a disregard of normal communication channels and common sense.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Flouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flouting. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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