fortaxed

/ˈfɔrˌtæksd/

Definitions

1. verb

to tax or claim a large or excessive amount of money from something, especially a person or business.

“The company felt fortaxed by the new tax laws and struggled to stay profitable.”

2. past participle

having been taxed or claimed a large or excessive amount of money from something.

“The fortaxed assets were sold off to pay off the company’s debts.”

3. noun

a tax or claim of a large or excessive amount of money, especially one that is unfair or unjust.

“The government imposed a heavy fortaxed on the wealthy elite, sparking widespread protests.”

Synonyms

  • exploited
  • overburdened
  • taxed

Antonyms

  • exempt
  • tax-free