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† Tantalism Obs. rare.|ˈtæntəlɪz(ə)m| [f. Tantal-us + -ism.] Punishment or torment like that of Tantalus; tantalization.
c1614Fletcher, etc. Wit sev. Weapons ii. ii, Think on my vengeance, choak up his desires, Then let his banquetings be tantalisme. 1711Addison Spect. No. 90 ⁋6 A Person lying under the Torments of such a kind of Tantalism, or Platonick Hell. 18..Jos. Quincy (Webster, 1828), Is not such a provision like tantalism to this people? |