Associations to the word «Flout»
Noun
- Maxim
- Taboo
- Semantic
- Politeness
- Sneer
- Relevance
- Scorn
- Irony
- Ridicule
- Prohibition
- Norm
- Wherefore
- Disdain
- Jest
- Convention
- Ban
- Wei
- Regulation
- Discourse
- Morality
- Neo
- Rule
- Linguistic
- Utterance
- Wit
- Authority
- Law
- Clown
- Herbert
- Disgrace
- Metaphor
- Rules
- Principle
- Abuse
- Breach
- Speaker
- Tradition
- Wang
- Restriction
- Failing
- Punishment
- Meaning
- Quantity
- Constitution
- Laugh
- Attitude
- Overview
- Clause
- Code
- Grammar
- Mistress
- Notion
- Giving
- Speech
- Expectation
- Clan
- Roman
- Humor
- Wearing
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
FLOUT, verb. To express contempt for the rules by word or action.
FLOUT, verb. To scorn.
FLOUT, noun. The act by which something is flouted.
Dictionary definition
FLOUT, verb. Treat with contemptuous disregard; "flout the rules".
FLOUT, verb. Laugh at with contempt and derision; "The crowd jeered at the speaker".
Wise words
Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not
truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words
are not good.