• (n.) A punishment like that of Tantalus; a teasing or tormenting by the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable; tantalization.
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Tan'ta·lism noun [ See
Tantalize .] A punishment like that of Tantalus; a teasing or tormenting by the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable; tantalization.
Addison. « Is not such a provision like
tantalism to this people?»
Josiah Quincy. Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/10
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