flout

/FLOWT/verb

to openly disregard a rule, law, or convention

Delivery bikes flout the one-way signs daily.
Synonyms
defy, disobey, disregard
Antonyms
obey, observe
Memory hook
flOUt: rules OUt the window; flaunt means show off.

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