taxes

(noun) charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government. Synonyms: tax, taxation, revenue enhancement.

(noun) a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism. Synonyms: taxis.

(noun) the surgical procedure of manually restoring a displaced body part. Synonyms: taxis.

(verb) levy a tax on. Synonyms: tax. Examples: "The state taxes alcohol heavily." "Clothing is not taxed in our state."

(verb) set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine). Synonyms: tax, assess.

(verb) use to the limit. Synonyms: tax, task. Example: "You are taxing my patience."

(verb) make a charge against or accuse. Synonyms: tax. Example: "They taxed him failure to appear in court."