overtax
verb (used with object)
to tax too heavily.
overtaxed
Example Sentences
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The ship has experienced sewage problems, and sailors are overtaxed and some are even considering leaving the Navy after returning home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
“Or maybe they knew, but they said we couldn’t do anything about it,” due to overtaxed resources.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2025
But on a few days each year—particularly during heat waves, when people are using air conditioners—the grid gets overtaxed.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom has demanded an investigation as to why the hydrants ran dry, which officials say occurred as water supplies were overtaxed.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2025
Her voice climbs in pitch, as if she could use it to lend strength to my overtaxed arms.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
