
Flout
Intentional Disregard
Using 'flout' indicates someone is deliberately ignoring rules, not just accidentally breaking them.
Activists decided to flout the curfew as a sign of protest.
Negative Connotation
'Flout' often carries a negative tone, suggesting disapproval of the action.
He openly flouted the company's dress code, earning a reprimand.
Rebellious Context
'Flout' is typically used in situations where someone is rebelling against authority or convention.
The novelist flouted literary conventions to create her unique style.
Compare with
DefyDerideDisregardIgnoreInsultMockScornViolate
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