flout
The act by which something is floutedThe act by which something is flouted; violation of a law.
» It's easier to avoid than to flout.
Легче уклониться, чем идти наперекор. — Maksimo
Уникнути цього простіше, ніж залишитись. — Ahha
AlanF_US · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
2 sensesThe act by which something is flouted; violation of a law.
Missachtung
A mockery or insult.
Examples
8 sentencesIt's easier to avoid than to flout.
Уникнути цього простіше, ніж залишитись. — Ahha
ruЛегче уклониться, чем идти наперекор. — Maksimo
This allowed the company to flout the law.
A group of teens loudly flouts the distancing guidelines.
He likes to flout rules he takes offense to.
I decided to flout the rules and stay out past curfew.
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
Perhaps from Middle English flouten (“to play the flute”); compare with Dutch fluiten.Perhaps from Middle English flouten (“to play the flute”); compare with Dutch fluiten.
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