overtax

[ oh-ver-taks ]

verb (used with object)

1. to tax too heavily.
2. to make too great demands on.

overtax

/ ˌəʊvəˈtæks /

verb

1. to tax too heavily
2. to impose too great a strain on

Other Words From

• over·tax·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overtax¹

First recorded in 1640–50; over- + tax

Example Sentences

Still, much uncertainty loomed, with the manager remaining wary of overtaxing his bullpen for a potential Game 7 — while also not wanting to squander a chance to end the series in six.

From Los Angeles Times

While millions of people in the interior Southwest and Southern California draw from the Colorado River to sustain their cities and crops, Yazzie’s tribe has lacked pipelines connecting it to this precious — and overtaxed — waterway.

From Los Angeles Times

On both occasions, the science demonstrates that humans are overtaxing our oceans' ability to offset climate change.

From Salon

The mandate for Disney’s studios “to support both the theatrical window and Disney+ has overtaxed their creative engine,” Creutz, the analyst, said.

From Los Angeles Times

In the meantime, the system will subsist on the overtaxed boats of yesteryear.

From Seattle Times

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