The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FLOUT
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More clues leading to the result FLOUT
- Disregard female accompanied by yob
- Disrespect shown by loud, aggressive sort
- Show contempt for leader of faction
- Defy consequences of nuclear incident, stealing aluminium
- Show contempt for loud hooligan
- Mock loudly opener from Lancashire getting dismissed
- Defy loud yob
- Defy parade after a Nationalist is killed for nothing
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The straight part
We know that "Defy consequences" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case defy consequences = flout.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FLOUT mean?
FLOUT noun- The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law.
- A mockery or insult.
- To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
- To scorn.