Thesaurus: tantalism
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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- n. A punishment like that of Tantalus; a teasing or tormenting by the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable; tantalization.
- 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.
- A punishment like that of Tantalus; a teasing or tormenting bythe hope or near approach of good which is not attainable;tantalization. Addison.Is not such a provision like tantalism to this people Josiah Quincy.