flaunt vs flout

Definitions

verb

1. display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

noun

1. the act of displaying something ostentatiously

Examples

Even though these involved rich Mexicans, it can happen at any time to extranjeros flaunting their wealth in a povert stricken town in a 3rd world country.

You don't flaunt your wealth in a courtroom.

Does it matter if they have always been extremely thin and kind of flaunted it?

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Definitions

verb

1. treat with contemptuous disregard
2. laugh at with contempt and derision

Examples

I'm sure she's flouting loads of official and unofficial tube etiquette in one fell swoop here.

In Munich last February, Putin railed against America the "hyperpower" that flouted international law.

But the writ of the College was now routinely flouted.

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