English Synonyms

to tantalize means to tease by presenting something desirable; to flirt means to behave amorously without serious intent

to regulate means to bring under the control of law; to police means to control or keep order

a rake is a dissolute person, or a scoundrel

temerity means unreasonable contempt for danger or recklessness, or audacity

a coterie is an intimate or exclusive group or people who share a common interest or purpose; a club is an association of people for a common purpose