overtax

/ˈɒvərˌtæks/

Definitions

1. verb

to impose or increase taxes excessively or unfairly

“The government was accused of overtaxing its citizens with a series of new levies.”

2. noun

an excessive or unfair tax

“The business owners complained about the overtax that was imposed on their industry.”

Synonyms

  • burden
  • levy
  • overburden
  • tax

Antonyms

  • relief
  • subsidy
  • taxbreak