flout

Meaning

Verb

1. To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
2. To scorn.

Noun

1. The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law.
2. A mockery or insult.

Synonyms

mock

scoff

gibe

jeer

defy

deride

scorn

disobey

taunt

sneer

ridicule

ignore

transgress

barrack

brave

disdain

insult

disrespect

fleer

despise

gird

hoot

defamation

behave cynically

dare

jibe

laugh

😆

libel

look down on

lout

make fun of

contravene

oppose

outface

rail

razz

ride

contemn

clown about

break

slight

belittle

snub

beard

affront

violate

sneer at

treat with contempt

pish

poke fun

despite

Pronounced as (IPA)

/flaʊt/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: flouten

Cognate with Dutch: fluiten

In summary

Perhaps from Middle English flouten (“to play the flute”); compare with Dutch fluiten.