Synonyms for overtax

Grammar : Verb

Spell : oh-ver-taks

Phonetic Transcription : ˌoʊ vərˈtæks

Top 10 synonyms for overtax

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Définition of overtax

Origin : 1640s, "to demand too much of," from over- + tax (v.). Related: Overtaxed; overtaxing.

As in overdo : verb go to extremes; carry too far
As in abuse : verb use wrongly
As in strain : verb stretch, often to limit
As in tax : verb burden
As in tire : verb exhaust, weary
As in overcharge : verb charge to excess
As in ill-treat : verb abuse
As in ill-use : verb abuse
As in exceed : verb be superior to; surpass

Example sentences :

You racket about and overtax your strength and excite yourself.
Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna

"The reading seems to overtax your strength," said the woman giggling.
Extract from : « The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II (of 2) » by Alexandre Dumas pre

It would be easy to overtax our attention by going into too wide a field.
Extract from : « Sermons » by Clement Bailhache

He had done well enough and he did not want to overtax his horse.
Extract from : « Jack Among the Indians » by George Bird Grinnell

He will not try to overtax his strength, and he goes on strike firmly if asked to do too much.
Extract from : « G. H. Q. » by Frank Fox

When starting on a pedestrian excursion be careful not to overtax your strength.
Extract from : « How to Travel » by Thomas W. Knox

With all that teaching and housekeeping, I am afraid you will overtax your strength.
Extract from : « Esther » by Rosa Nouchette Carey

Tom-all-alone's might overtax the nervous system of a neophyte.
Extract from : « When Ghost Meets Ghost » by William Frend De Morgan

By staying in the water too long one may overtax his vitality and become chilled.
Extract from : « Vitality Supreme » by Bernarr Macfadden

Many cannot do this, and overtax both their physical and intellectual energies.
Extract from : « The Argosy » by Various

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