Tăn'ta-lism, n.
n. [See TANTALIZE.] The punishment of Tantalus; a teasing or tormenting by the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable; tantalization. Is not such a provision like tantalism to this people? J. Quincy.
n. [See TANTALIZE.] The punishment of Tantalus; a teasing or tormenting by the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable; tantalization. Is not such a provision like tantalism to this people? J. Quincy.