[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

tantalism \tan"talism\, 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
see also:
tantalize 

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