01 n. 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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A punishment like that 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?” — Josiah Quincy.