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Flouting
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flowting
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Simple meaning
What does Flouting mean?
Openly disobeying.
Dictionary definition
Openly ignoring or disobeying a rule, law, or custom.
Example sentences
Flouting in a sentence
easy
Flouting the rules can bring consequences.
medium
The article criticized flouting safety standards.
hard
Flouting is not simply forgetting a rule; it suggests open disregard.
Synonyms
Words like Flouting
defyingOpenly resisting or disobeying.
floutRelated word that supports the meaning of flouting.
Antonyms
Opposite words
followingObeying or doing as directed.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flouting, depending on context.
Word family
Flouting word family
Base word
flouting
noun
floutings
More than one flouting.
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Practice 1
What does flouting mean?
Flouting means openly disobeying.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flouting?
Defying is close in meaning to flouting in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flouting?
Following contrasts with flouting.
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