flouting 1 of 2

noun

Definition of floutingnext
as in defiance

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flouting

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verb

present participle of flout
as in disregarding
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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  1. defiance
  2. challenge
  3. forgetting
  4. rebellion
  5. disregard
Noun
  • The mug shot has become one of the most infamous photos of the president and is a symbol of defiance for both Trump and his supporters.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In response, Trump's administration has launched investigation against four of those states – California, Minnesota, Massachusetts and Maine – over potential Title IX violations for their continued defiance of the order.
    — Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of defiance
Noun
  • Avery Lotz 2 hours ago - Politics & Policy Supreme Court will hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to Colorado's law banning conversion therapy aimed at young people.
    — Ina Fried, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
  • And that’s a big challenge considering the current levels of engagement.
    — William Arruda, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of challenge
Verb
  • Another pitfall is forgetting about the investments that are placed in the IRA.
    — Chris Carosa, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • She was cast after a previous actress kept forgetting her lines, Cherry says.
    — Colson Thayer, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of forgetting
Noun
  • That small rebellion becomes a bigger one when the course introduces her to a pack of younger friends, including 20something hunk Sean (Nico Hiraga).
    — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The series, which premieres its second season April 22 on Disney+, thrusts viewers back into the heart of the galactic rebellion.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of rebellion
Noun
  • Machiavelli has a total disregard for ethical behavior — if such behavior does not achieve his ends.
    — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Politics Political scientists alarmed by Trump's disregard for checks on the executive branch For now, the check on Trump's power is in federal courts, where more than 100 cases challenging his executive actions are underway.
    — Carrie Johnson, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of disregard
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