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 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 However, the separate entities are not allowed to communicate, a rule that is routinely flouted. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 From his earliest days as an agent, Meredith proudly flouted industry convention while inflating his own reputation and padding his bank account. — Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026

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In doing so, those members disregarded the professional recommendations and warnings of the superintendent, the chief financial officer, the finance team and the district’s chief legal counsel.

— Angel Gutierrez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
And as much as fans want to overreact to one play, the position switch – remember, Proctor played left tackle his entire career at Alabama – as well as the jump to the NFL can’t be disregarded.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

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Most of the refugees from the region fended for themselves in shanty towns around Baku, despised by the urbanites even as their plight was weaponized.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
This movie proved to be a huge hit, raking in over $230 million worldwide even though most critics despised it.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 24 July 2026

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