Definition of Tantelism
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.
Is not such a provision like tantalism to this
people? Josiah Quincy.
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.
Is not such a provision like tantalism to this
people? Josiah Quincy.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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