- Tantalism
- Tantalism 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.
[1913 Webster]
Is not such a provision like tantalism to this people? --Josiah Quincy. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
