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overtax

/ˈoʊvərˌtæks/ verb · British & US
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What does overtax mean?

verb

to tax or charge someone or something too heavily; to burden or oppress with excessive demands or responsibilities.

Example

"The government was accused of overtaking the economy with excessive taxes."

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