1. (

• tax

) levy a tax on; "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing is not taxed in our state" ;

2. (

• tax ,
• assess

) set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) ;

3. (

• tax ,
• task

) use to the limit; "you are taxing my patience" ;

4. (

• tax

) make a charge against or accuse; "They taxed him failure to appear in court" ;

1. (

• burdensome ,
• onerous ,
• taxing

) not easily borne; wearing; "the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return"; "my duties weren't onerous; I only had to greet the guests"; "a taxing schedule" ;