Definition of Tantalism

1. n. A punishment like that of Tantalus; a teasing or tormenting by the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable; tantalization.

Definition of Tantalism

1. Noun. A punishment like that of the mythological Tantalus; a teasing or tormenting by the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable. ¹

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Medical Definition of Tantalism

1. 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) See: Tantalize. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tantalism

tant
tant mieux
tantalate
tantalates
tantalcarbide
tantalian
tantalic
tantalic acid
tantaliferous
tantalise
tantalised
tantaliser
tantalises
tantalising
tantalisingly
tantalism (current term)
tantalisms
tantalite
tantalites
tantalization
tantalizations
tantalize
tantalized
tantalizer
tantalizers
tantalizes
tantalizing
tantalizingly
tantalous
tantalum

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