I. noun
Synonyms: tax 1, assessment, ||cess, duty, impost, tariff
II. verb
to determine and require satisfaction of (as a tax or obligation)
several broad-based taxes were levied
Synonyms: assess, exact, impose, put (on or upon)
Related Word: extort, wrest, wring; charge, lay (on or upon), place, set
Contrasted words: remit; abate, diminish, lessen