The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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
                                                  Quincy.
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