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flout

/flaʊt/ verb · British & US
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What does flout mean?

verb

to deliberately disobey or disregard a rule, law, or convention, or to behave in a way that is considered impolite or rude. to show off or boast, often in a way that is considered annoying or arrogant.

Example

"She flouted the rules by driving through the closed road."

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