#1 tax n. [taxation, revenue enhancement] charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government. wn
#2 tax v. levy a tax on; "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing is not taxed in our state". wn
#3 tax v. [assess] set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine). wn
#4 tax v. [task] use to the limit; "you are taxing my patience". wn
#5 tax v. make a charge against or accuse; "They taxed him failure to appear in court". wn
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