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English → English (gcide) Definition: Tantalism Tantalism \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. [1913 Webster] Is not such a provision like tantalism to this people? --Josiah Quincy. [1913 Webster]