- present participle of flout.
flouting
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.
If yes, the flouting of the law should be noted and the relief should be halted until the review is done.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
They said the focus likely will be on companies hyping AI businesses without having actual technology advantages, using overseas operations to skirt domestic regulations, or flouting Beijing’s orders against price wars.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
But John Mussington, the chairperson of Barbuda Council, the local authority, argues that this "community" was only made possible by flouting the 2007 Land Act.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
Several commissioners said they were troubled by the continued instances of officers flouting the department’s rules on the use of body cameras, and asked for a report back about whether the problem is more widespread.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
They indicated either an ignorance or a flouting of the niceties.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word