flouting 1 of 2

noun

Definition of floutingnext
as in defiance

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flouting

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verb

present participle of flout
as in disregarding
to ignore in a disrespectful manner an able-bodied motorist openly flouting the law and parking in a space reserved for the disabled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flouting
  1. defiance
  2. challenge
  3. forgetting
  4. rebellion
  5. disregard
Noun
  • This subtle yet revolutionary approach reflects the film’s core message: change begins with the smallest of actions, and these quiet acts of defiance can ripple outward to create a more liberated future.
    Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • One of the most glaring moments of defiance came in January 2022, when both maverick senators voted against a Democratic proposal to carve out the Senate’s filibuster rule to pass voting rights legislation.
    Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of defiance
Noun
  • So basically, that is one of the main challenges to drive this type of car.
    Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
  • And Hernández, who applied to become an astronaut 11 times before NASA selected him, reminded students to stay persistent and optimistic in the face of daunting challenges.
    Gabe Castro-Root, Space.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of challenge
Verb
  • Experiencing issues like forgetting names, misplacing keys, or missing turns while driving can understandably provoke anxiety about potential serious neurological problems.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • By forgiving and forgetting, Black Americans will be the role models and spiritual and political leaders God intended them to be in this exceptional country.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of forgetting
Noun
  • In 2011, his forces brutally cracked down on peaceful antigovernment protesters, setting off an armed rebellion.
    Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • However, Uranus will temporarily dip back into Taurus as of November 7, resurrecting old themes of self-discovery and unexpected rebellions.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of rebellion
Noun
  • The lawsuit, filed on March 19 in U.S. District Court in Southern Florida, accused Stephanopoulos of making the statements with malice and a disregard for the truth.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • To establish recklessness in this context, prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that someone has created an obvious risk of death and then acted in wanton disregard of the risk.
    The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of disregard
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