Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

flout

[flout] / flaʊt /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Benson Zimba, a Zambian environmental activist, said a soft approach by the government toward Sino-Metals risks emboldening Chinese mining companies to flout environmental laws.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Riders who flout rules are warned and sometimes fined, they say, with repeat offenders banned.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

He is among a growing number of migrant workers abandoned by shipowners, who flout their obligations and desert crews without paying the salaries owed.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

But never before have so many Iranians been willing to flout the Islamic Republic’s social rules at the same time, say residents and analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

Maybe because it's another way to flout the rules.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse




Vocabulary lists containing flout