Vocabulary Entry

flout

|verb • noun

verb

to openly disregard or defy (a rule, law, or convention)

Example Sentences

"The company decided to flout the safety regulations during the construction process."

"He chose to flout the dress code by wearing jeans to the formal event."

"Many students flout the school's rules by using their phones in class."

noun

Example Sentences

"His flout of authority led to serious consequences at work."

"The student expressed his flout through mocking laughter."

"Her flout of traditional practices was met with criticism from the community."