The difference between Flout and Jeer

When used as nouns, flout means the act by which something is flouted, whereas jeer means a mocking remark or reflection.

When used as verbs, flout means to express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action, whereas jeer means to utter sarcastic or mocking comments.


check bellow for the other definitions of Flout and Jeer

  1. Flout as a verb (transitive):

    To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.

  2. Flout as a verb (transitive, archaic):

    To scorn.

  1. Flout as a noun:

    The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law.

  2. Flout as a noun:

    A mockery or insult.

  1. Jeer as a noun:

    A mocking remark or reflection.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: scoff taunt flout jibe mockery"

  1. Jeer as a verb (intransitive, jeer '''[[at]]'''):

    To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.

  2. Jeer as a verb (transitive, archaic):

    To mock; treat with mockery; to taunt.

  1. Jeer as a noun (nautical):

    A gear; a tackle.

  2. Jeer as a noun (nautical, in the plural):

    An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the yards of a ship.

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