decapitalize

decapitalize
decapitalization, n.
/dee kap"i tl uyz'/, v.t., decapitalized, decapitalizing.
to deprive of capital; discourage capital formation; withdraw capital from: The government decapitalized industry with harsh tax policies.
Also, esp. Brit., decapitalise.
[1870-75; DE- + CAPITALIZE]

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