Tantalism

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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.
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           Is not such a provision like tantalism to this people?
                                                    --Josiah
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