overtax
verb
over·tax
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overtaxed;
overtaxing
Definition of overtax
1
: to tax (someone or something) too heavily or beyond what is due
revenues raised through overtaxing the middle class
2
: to lay too heavy a burden or demand upon (someone or something)
exercises that overtax the muscles overtaxing my patience A fancy terminal with enough gates for all the planes, a work force that is alternately overtaxed and underemployed, and a high-tech baggage system all create high fixed costs.— Marc Levinson et al.
Other Words from overtax
overtaxation
\ ˌō-vər-tak-ˈsā-shən
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noun
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noun
Homelessness is worse here than anywhere in the country. The cost of living is out of control. Overtaxation is rampant. Infrastructure is crumbling.
— Eric Ryan
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More Definitions for overtax
overtax
verb
English Language Learners Definition of overtax
: to make (someone or something) do more than that person or thing is able to do or should do : to make heavy demands on (someone or something)
: to make (people) pay too much in taxes
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