Flout – Meaning, Definition, Synonyms and Antonyms
Flout is a verb in English that means to openly ignore a rule, law, or expected standard.
Meaning:
Flout means to openly disregard or disobey rules or laws.
Definition:
It describes a deliberate, visible rejection of authority or conventional standards — often in a way that implies confidence, defiance, or disregard.
Example Sentences:
- He chose to flout the dress code at work, even after being warned.
- The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
- She flouted the rules by skipping class without permission.
- If you keep flouting safety procedures, you increase the risk of an accident at work.
Flout Synonyms:
- Defy
- Disregard
- Violate
- Ignore
- Mock
- Cheat (in contexts involving rules)
- Contravene
- Break (a rule or law)
Flout Antonyms:
- Disobey (contrast: not following rules)
- Forfeit (in contexts where rules lead to penalties)
- Comply
- Obey
- Abide (by)
- Respect
- Follow
- Conform
Explore more F words with similar meanings and usage or browse negative words that start with F for more vocabulary.
If you’re studying word behavior in sentences, you may also find it helpful to compare forbid (prevent something) with flout (openly ignore something).
For related verbs that appear in rule-and-consequence contexts, see how foil is used (to prevent success) and how flinch differs (to shrink back).
