Dictionary Check: tax

"tax" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

noun

charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

verb

levy a tax on

Example: "The State taxes alcohol heavily"
verb

set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)

Synonyms:
verb

use to the limit

Example: "you are taxing my patience"
Synonyms:
verb

make a charge against or accuse

Example: "They taxed him failure to appear in court"

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