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tax

(t/&/ks )

charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government(noun.possession)

Synonym:
revenue enhancement, taxation

source: wordnet30
A charge, especially a pecuniary burden which is imposed by authority.(noun)

source: webster1913

levy a tax on(verb.possession)

Example:
The State taxes alcohol heavily.
Clothing is not taxed in our state.

source: wordnet30
set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)(verb.possession)

Synonym:
assess

source: wordnet30
use to the limit(verb.consumption)

Example:
You are taxing my patience.

Synonym:
task

source: wordnet30
make a charge against or accuse(verb.communication)

Example:
They taxed him failure to appear in court.

source: wordnet30
To subject to the payment of a tax or taxes; to impose a tax upon; to lay a burden upon; especially, to exact money from for the support of government.(verb)

source: webster1913

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