FLOUTED Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

flouted

verb

past tense of flout

as in disregarded

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 flouted Her tea-length skirt suit flouted bridal tradition but leaned into the style of the time, with an oversized collar and matching cuffed three-quarter-sleeves. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 Lawyers for the families argue that the 5th Circuit – the most conservative appeals court in the country – flouted the Supreme Court’s 1980 decision striking down a Kentucky law that’s nearly identical to Texas’ requirement. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 Some local authorities have tried to cap rent increases – in Tehran province to 27% – but such limits are often flouted. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 In statements to the Tribune, both Regan and Johnson spokesperson Allison Novelo denied that the organization, which scored the highest during the 2024 award process, ever flouted the city’s bidding rules or sought favoritism. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 On the afternoon of July 19, 2022, Jones flouted the order and came to Williams’ apartment after one of her young sons accompanied him to the grocery store. — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Deadly fires are common in India, where building laws and safety norms are often flouted by builders and residents. — ABC News, 22 June 2026 In recent years, however, the company has repeatedly flouted regulators and the legal process. — Molly Redden, ProPublica, 8 June 2026 That day, the perpetrator flouted Stage 1 fire restrictions prohibiting charcoal use on state trust lands. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 22 May 2026

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By anointing Watson as their franchise savior, the Haslams disregarded all those women.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The other was filed by Bonta, who said that Bianco blatantly disregarded his authority as attorney general.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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