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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
Noun
  • His passing closes a chapter on one of the most notorious sagas in internet history, leaving behind a complex legacy of entrepreneurship, controversy, and defiance.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2025
  • And yet, the core of the brand—the audacity, the punk defiance, the challenge to authority—remains intact.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • From wearable devices to education services, these young trailblazers are solving global challenges with innovative products and platforms.
    Brianne Garrett, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Another key challenge is the transition from today’s internet to quantum internet.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But sticking to a set of core values and not forgetting the mission and vision (while embracing growth) is key to keeping customers engaged and loyal.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Though May 11 — the date Mother’s Day falls on this year — might seem lightyears away, don’t grow too complacent and make the all-too-common mistake of forgetting to secure Mom, or the mother figure in your life, a gift until the very last moment.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • For years, Bitcoin stood as a symbol of rebellion—a decentralized answer to central banks, inflationary currencies, and overreaching governments.
    Max (Chong) Li, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • What may have seemed like a lighthearted act of rebellion struck a chord with many disillusioned job seekers, fed up with outdated hiring practices and a job market increasingly filtered through artificial intelligence.
    Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Courts are the last barrier to Trump's chaotic disregard for the Constitution.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • For many Democrats in Congress, the failure to hold Trump’s national security team accountable signals a broader disregard for truth and accountability.
    Nik Popli, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Flouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flouting. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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