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Tantalism

Webster's Dictionary

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

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Tantalism'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​t/tantalism.html. 1828.