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• Flout:

  • "Flout" is a verb that means to openly disregard or show contempt for a rule, law, or convention.
  • Example: "They flouted the regulations by dumping waste illegally." Here, "flouted" means they openly disregarded the regulations.
  • Example: "He was fined for flouting traffic laws." In this sentence, "flouting" means openly disobeying or showing contempt for the laws.

• Flaunt:

  • "Flaunt" is a verb that means to display something ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance.
  • Example: "She flaunted her new dress at the party." Here, "flaunted" means she displayed her dress in a showy manner.
  • Example: "He loves to flaunt his wealth with expensive cars and jewelry." In this sentence, "flaunt" means to show off his wealth in an ostentatious way.