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to flout
01
to openly ignore or disobey something, showing disrespect by not following rules or standards
Transitive: to flout rules or standards
Examples
The rebellious teenager chose to flout the rules of the school.
02
to openly mock or ridicule someone or something with disdain or contempt
Intransitive: to flout at sb/sth
Old useExamples
He flouted at the idea of working overtime, dismissing it as unnecessary.
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