ɪ verb (used with object), de·cap·i·tal·ized, de·cap·i·tal·iz·ing.
to deprive of capital; discourage capital formation; withdraw capital from: The government decapitalized industry with harsh tax policies.
Also, especially British, de·cap·i·tal·ise.
Related forms
de·cap·i·tal·i·za·tion, noun
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