English / word
flout
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To openly disregard a rule, law, or convention.
In context
01
Drivers who routinely flout traffic rules endanger the safety of pedestrians.
02
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
Synonyms
defy,disregard,violate
Antonyms
obey,respect,follow
Collocations
flout traffic rules,flout the law,openly flout
Verb forms
Past: flouted · Past participle: flouted · -ing: flouting