flout

/flaʊt/

Etymology

Perhaps from Middle English flouten (“to play the flute”); compare with Dutch fluiten.

flout means the act by which something is flouted; violation of a law. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 75 out of 100.

flout is pronounced /flaʊt/.

noun

The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law.“A flout is when someone deliberately and ostentatiously contravenes a maxim.”
A mockery or insult.

To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.“The manoeuvres of Microsoft and HP appear to comply with the letter of the regulations, even if they flout their spirit.”
To scorn.“Yet all ' s not worth a pin, But could not get her; Phillida flouts me. Dick had her to the Vine”