Tantalism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtæntəlɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tantalism is a noun meaning A punishment like that of the mythological Tantalus; a teasing or tormenting by the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable.
Meaning
A punishment like that of the mythological Tantalus; a teasing or tormenting by the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable.
Example Sentences
January 1811, Josiah Quincy, Amendment to the Constitution Is not such a provision like tantalism to this people?
I dare say will think it a lively representation of a person lying under the torments of such a kind of Tantalism , or Platonic Hell , as that which we have now under consideration .
Word Forms
- tantalisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tormenting, punishment, tormentor, punishing, torture, torment.
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