capitasti

/kap-ee-TA-stee/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘capitare’, meaning to come or fall into something, or to be captured or taken by surprise

“The enemy’s army capitasti in the enemy’s trap, losing many soldiers.”

2. noun

past participle of ‘capitare’, referring to something that has been taken or captured

“The prisoner was held as a capitasti in the enemy’s fortress for years.”

Synonyms

  • capture
  • surprise

Antonyms

  • escape
  • evade