Break and Flout

Break

Break verb - To fail to keep.
Usage example: had broken his promise not to share their conversation with anyone

Flout is a synonym for break in disobey topic. In some cases you can use "Flout" instead a verb "Break", when it comes to topics like defy, resist.

Flout

Flout verb - To ignore in a disrespectful manner.

Break is a synonym for flout in disobey topic. You can use "Break" instead a verb "Flout", if it concerns topics such as resist.

Nearby Word: flouting

Common collocations

limit break limit flout limit
rule break rule flout rule
law break law flout law
tradition break tradition flout tradition
Other words: rules, laws.
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