overtaxed

[oh-ver-takst]

overtaxed Definition

  • 1burdened with excessive tax or financial demands
  • 2overworked or overburdened to the point of exhaustion

Using overtaxed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overtaxed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The middle class is often overtaxed in many countries.

  • Example

    The healthcare system is overtaken and overtired due to the pandemic.

  • Example

    The teacher was overtaken by the number of papers she had to grade.

overtaxed Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for overtaxed

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Summary: overtaxed in Brief

'Overtaxed' [oh-ver-takst] means burdened with excessive tax or financial demands, or overworked or overburdened to the point of exhaustion. It can be used to describe people, systems, or resources that are strained beyond their capacity. For example, 'The middle class is often overtaxed in many countries.'

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