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overtax

[ oh-ver-taks ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to tax too heavily.
  2. to make too great demands on.


overtax

/ ˌəʊvəˈtæks /

verb

  1. to tax too heavily
  2. to impose too great a strain on


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Other Words From

  • over·tax·ation noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of overtax1

First recorded in 1640–50; over- + tax

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Example Sentences

I have allowed him to overtax himself until he is down, and mother and Polly are north at our cottage.

The Cerebral, lacking a large alimentary system, is not tempted to overload his stomach or overtax his vital organs.

Failure comes to those who grow weary in the struggle, and to those who overwork themselves and overtax their abilities.

Here, having at last come into the region of settlements, they agreed never again to overtax the dogs.

Order is heaven’s first law, and you should not overtax mediums; for no good Spirit will answer, after their guardians say ‘done.

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