What is another word for flout?
Pronunciation: [flˈa͡ʊt] (IPA) 
Flout is a verb that means to disdain, show contempt or disregard, for instance, a law or social customs. Other synonyms for the word flout include ridicule, scoff, mock, sneer, defy, contravene, disobey, and violate. In the context of language, flouting the rules of grammar could lead to a sentence being considered incorrect. Similarly, disregarding traffic regulations could be considered as flouting the law. Synonyms such as sneer or ridicule depict a sense of scorn or contempt, while words like violate or contravene describe a sense of rebellion or defiance. Flout can therefore be used in a range of contexts where rules or customs are ignored.
