taxes >> taks
Definition: [noun] a compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits, or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.
Example: higher taxes will dampen consumer spending
Definition: [noun] a strain or heavy demand.
Example: a heavy tax on the reader's attention
Definition: [verb] impose a tax on (someone or something).
Example: the income will be taxed at the top rate
Definition: [verb] make heavy demands on (someone's powers or resources).
Example: she knew that the ordeal to come must tax all her strength
Definition: [verb] confront (someone) with a fault or wrongdoing.
Example: why are you taxing me with these preposterous allegations?
Definition: [verb] examine and assess (the costs of a case).
Example: an officer taxing a bill of costs