Synonym: assessment, burden, duty, encumber, levy, load, oppress, strain, tariff, toll. Similar words: taxpayer. Meaning: [tæks] 
n. charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government. v. 1. levy a tax on 2. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) 3. use to the limit 4. make a charge against or accuse.
n. charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government. v. 1. levy a tax on 2. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) 3. use to the limit 4. make a charge against or accuse. 
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271 The new tax is a political powder keg which could result in widespread violence.
272 There are some tax advantages in setting up a trust fund for each of your children.
273 A new tax was levied on consumers of luxury goods.
274 Can smokers really complain if more tax is put on cigarettes?
275 Goods exempt from this tax include books and children's clothes.
276 If people stand firm against the tax, it is only a matter of time before it has to go.
277 The official in the tax office contended that the shopkeeper was innocent.
More similar words: taxpayer.