Decapitalize

/ˌdiːˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/ verb

Definition

To reduce or remove the capital investment or resources from something; to strip of authority or importance.

Etymology

From de- + capitalize + -ize (verb suffix). This is the active verb form of the financial/organizational concept.

Kelly Says

Decapitalize can mean literally reducing a company's funding, but it also means removing power from leadership—showing how 'capital' evolved to mean both money and authority, both things you can strip away.

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