as in disregards
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 flouts
But the current administration flouts these very principles.
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Sauer also argued the judge’s ruling misapplies the Fourth Amendment and flouts the Supreme Court’s recent decision clawing back universal injunctions.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 7 Aug. 2025
If true, the evasion flouts Internet norms in place for more than three decades.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Sauer also argued the judge’s ruling misapplies the Fourth Amendment and flouts the Supreme Court’s recent decision clawing back universal injunctions.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 7 Aug. 2025
If true, the evasion flouts Internet norms in place for more than three decades.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flouts
Verb
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Yet, the Puerto Rican government has taken a celebratory stance that disregards the pain of thousands who are still awaiting justice.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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This disregards their income or net worth.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Maybe your coworker has an upcoming presentation to senior leadership or your friend despises mushrooms.—
Lorraine K. Lee,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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The social-justice warriors whom Williams most despises are not looters or rioters.—
Book Marks
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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No one ever forgets the Sedona skyline.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Still forgets people’s names at parties.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Flouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flouts. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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