'Tantalism' definitions:
Definition of 'Tantalism'
From: GCIDE
- 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]