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tax
noun
verb
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
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noun
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
verb
make a charge against or accuse
“They taxed him failure to appear in court”
verb
use to the limit
“you are taxing my patience”
verb
levy a tax on
“The State taxes alcohol heavily”
verb
set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
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They taxed him failure to appear in court
you are taxing my patience
The State taxes alcohol heavily
Clothing is not taxed in our state
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