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overtax
This term carries a strong connotation of excess and strain, suggesting a threshold has been crossed where a system or person can no longer function efficiently. In financial contexts, it implies an unfair or unsustainable levy that hinders economic growth or personal stability.
When applied to mental or physical capacities, the word evokes a sense of exhaustion or burnout. It describes the specific moment when demands exceed available resources, leading to failure or collapse, rather than just a general state of being busy or tired.
Meanings
Examples
The government continues to overtax the middle class to fund its infrastructure projects.
The government continues to overtax the middle class to fund its infrastructure projects.
I think I overtaxed my brain during the final exam.
Be careful not to overtax your heart during the first week of training.
The king decided to overtax the peasants to pay for the war.
I can feel that I have overtaxed my eyes staring at this screen for ten hours.
Don't overtax yourself trying to finish everything tonight.
The new tax laws will overtax small businesses and lead to bankruptcies.
My muscles are screaming because I overtaxed them at the gym.