HyperDic: flout

English > 2 senses of the word flout:
VERBcommunicationflout, scofftreat with contemptuous disregard
communicationflout, jeer, scoff, barrack, gibelaugh at with contempt and derision
flout > pronunciation
Soundsflaw't
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English > flout: 2 senses > verb 1, communication
Meaningtreat with contemptuous disregard.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"flout the rules"
Synonymscoff
Broaderdismiss, disregard, brush aside, brush off, discount, push aside, ignorebar from attention or consideration
Spanishburlar
Catalanburlar, fer cas omís
Nounsfloutersomeone who jeers or mocks or treats something with contempt / contempt or calls out in derision
English > flout: 2 senses > verb 2, communication
Meaninglaugh at with contempt and derision.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Synonymsjeer, scoff, barrack, gibe
Broadertease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, rideharass with persistent criticism or carping
Spanishabuchear, befar, lanzar improperios contra, mofarse, rechiflar
Catalanburlar-se
Nounsfloutersomeone who jeers or mocks or treats something with contempt / contempt or calls out in derision

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