Synonyms for

Taxed

Verb / tækst / Another word for taxed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The past tense of the verb 'tax', which means to impose a financial charge or other levy on something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

tax assess task levied charged assessed imposed collected demand tribute tithe due customs tariffs duties excise imposts tolls contributed fined mulcted penalized surcharged

Synonyms by register

Formal

levied charged assessed obligated

Informal

hit burdened loaded squeezed

Literary

burdened laden oppressed

Antonyms

exempt free unburdened unburden relieved unloaded unburdened

Common collocations

  • heavily taxed
  • taxed to the limit
  • taxed the system
  • taxed resources
  • taxed the economy
  • taxed the patience
  • taxed the brain

Word family

noun tax
verb tax
adjective taxed

Usage note

As a verb, 'taxed' often implies a significant burden or strain, not just a financial imposition. It can refer to mental or physical exertion as well as financial obligations.

Example sentences

  1. The government taxed my paycheck.
  2. My parents taxed me for staying up too late.
  3. The city taxed the new business for operating without a permit.
  4. The state taxed my car registration.
  5. The IRS taxed my inheritance.

Quotes

  • In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. - Benjamin Franklin
  • The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to obtain the largest amount of feathers with the least amount of hissing. - Jean-Baptiste Colbert
  • Taxes are what we pay for a civilized society. - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

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