English Explanatory Dictionary

tantalism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈtæntəlɪzəm/

Word forms

tantalism tantalisms

Etymology

tantalize + -ism.

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