Flout vs. Jeer — What's the Difference?

Openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention)

To speak or shout derisively; mock.

Mock; scoff

To abuse vocally; taunt

To ignore or disregard (a rule or convention, for example) in an open or defiant way

A scoffing or taunting remark or shout.

(Archaic) To express contempt for; mock or jeer at.

A mocking remark or reflection.

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

(nautical) A gear; a tackle.

To scorn.

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

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

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

A mockery or insult.

To mock; treat with mockery; to taunt.

To mock or insult; to treat with contempt.

A gear; a tackle.

To practice mocking; to behave with contempt; to sneer; to fleer; - often with at.

A railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery.

A mock; an insult.

To utter sarcastic or scoffing reflections; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language; to scoff; as, to jeer at a speaker.

Treat with contemptuous disregard;

To treat with scoffs or derision; to address with jeers; to taunt; to flout; to mock at.

Laugh at with contempt and derision;

Showing your contempt by derision

Laugh at with contempt and derision;