a. (Chem.) Of or pertaining to tantalum; derived from, or containing, tantalum; specifically, designating any one of a series of acids analogous to nitric acid and the polyacid compounds of phosphorus. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Is not such a provision like tantalism to this people? Josiah Quincy. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Tantalized p. pr. & vb. n. Tantalizing ] [ From Tantalus: cf. F. tantaliser. ] To tease or torment by presenting some good to the view and exciting desire, but continually frustrating the expectations by keeping that good out of reach; to tease; to torment. [ 1913 Webster ]
Thy vain desires, at strife Within themselves, have tantalized thy life. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- To tease; vex; irritate; provoke. -- Tantalize, Disappoint. To disappoint is literally to do away with what was (or was taken to be) appointed; hence the peculiar pain from hopes thus dashed to the ground. To tantalize, a much stronger term, describes a most distressing form of disappointment, as in the case of Tantalus, the Phrygian king. To tantalize is to visit with the bitterest disappointment -- to torment by exciting hopes or expectations which can never be realized. [ 1913 Webster ]
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