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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.
It 's concerning when individuals flout safety regulations, putting themselves and others at risk.
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.
They flouted at her, calling her old-fashioned and out of touch with modern trends.
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