1. Not easily borne; wearing
   "a taxing schedule"
   - burdensome, onerous

1. Levy a tax on
   "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing is not taxed in our state" 
2. Set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
   - assess 
3. Use to the limit
   "you are taxing my patience"
   - task 
4. Make a charge against or accuse
   "They taxed him failure to appear in court"

See also: heavy, taxable, taxation, taxer

Type of: charge, determine, extend, impose, levy, set, strain

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