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Flout (Verb)

Laugh at with contempt and derision; "The crowd jeered at the speaker".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

They openly flout the new safety regulations with their reckless behavior.
The opposition party claims the government will flout democratic norms by pushing the bill through.
Her refusal to conform to societal expectations led her peers to flout her with ridicule and scorn.
By not filing his taxes on time, he seems to flout the tax laws without worrying about consequences.
The comedian's humor often seemed to flout good taste, leaving some audience members uncomfortable.

Treat with contemptuous disregard; "flout the rules".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Speeders on the highway often flout the speed limit with no regard for safety.
The company has been accused of continuing to flout environmental regulations despite facing large fines.
In a shocking display of disrespect, the student chose to flout the school's dress code.
The tourists were seen to flout local customs, offending many in the community.
The government's decision has been criticized as an attempt to flout human rights and undermine the justice system.