Tan"ta*lism (?), n. [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.

 

© Webster 1913.

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