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tax vs overtax

overtax vs tax

tax is a noun but overtax is not a noun.

tax and overtax both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tax Yes No Yes No
overtax No No Yes No
As verbs, overtax is a hyponym of tax; that is, overtax is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tax:
  • tax: levy a tax on
  • overtax: tax excessively
Other hyponyms of tax include excise, tariff, surtax.
tax (noun) overtax (noun)
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
tax (verb) overtax (verb)
make a charge against or accuse tax excessively
use to the limit
levy a tax on
set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
Difference between tax and overtax

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