o·ver·tax

[oh-ver-taks]
verb (used with object)
1.
to tax too heavily.
2.
to make too great demands on.

Origin:
1640–50; over- + tax

o·ver·tax·a·tion, noun
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overtax (ˌəʊvəˈtæks) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to tax too heavily
2.  to impose too great a strain on

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