flout in German
flout in German is Missachtung, missachten, pfeifen auf — flout means to openly ignore or disobey a rule or law, showing no respect for it.
flout in German
Missachtung
The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law.
missachten
(transitive) To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
pfeifen auf
(transitive) To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
sich hinwegsetzen über
(transitive) To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
verspotten
(transitive, archaic) To scorn.
beleidigen
(transitive, archaic) To scorn.
What does "flout" mean?
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verb To openly ignore or disobey a rule or law, showing no respect for it.
"The manoeuvres of Microsoft and HP appear to comply with the letter of the regulations, even if they flout their spirit."
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flout in a sentence
- The manoeuvres of Microsoft and HP appear to comply with the letter of the regulations, even if they flout their spirit.
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What is "flout" in German?
"flout" in German is Missachtung, missachten, pfeifen auf. flout means: To openly ignore or disobey a rule or law, showing no respect for it.
Are there other ways to say "flout" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "flout": Missachtung, missachten, pfeifen auf, sich hinwegsetzen über, verspotten, beleidigen.
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