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destabilize

 

[ diːˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in politics

To undermine the stability or order of a system or situation, usually in a deliberate manner.

Synonyms

disrupt, undermine, upset

Examples of usage

  • His controversial speech aimed to destabilize the current government.
  • The terrorist group's main goal is to destabilize the region.
Context #2 | Verb

in psychology

To cause someone to feel anxious, worried, or uncertain about a situation.

Synonyms

disturb, perturb, unsettle

Examples of usage

  • The constant changes in the company's policies destabilized the employees.
  • The unexpected news destabilized her mental state.

Translations

Translations of the word "destabilize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desestabilizar

🇮🇳 अस्थिर करना

🇩🇪 destabilisieren

🇮🇩 menggoyahkan

🇺🇦 дестабілізувати

🇵🇱 destabilizować

🇯🇵 不安定にする

🇫🇷 déstabiliser

🇪🇸 desestabilizar

🇹🇷 istikrarsızlaştırmak

🇰🇷 불안정하게 하다

🇸🇦 زعزع

🇨🇿 destabilizovat

🇸🇰 destabilizovať

🇨🇳 使不稳定

🇸🇮 destabilizirati

🇮🇸 afstöðva

🇰🇿 тұрақсыздандыру

🇬🇪 დესტაბილიზაცია

🇦🇿 destabilizasiya etmək

🇲🇽 desestabilizar

Etymology

The word 'destabilize' originated from the combination of 'de-' meaning 'completely' and 'stabilize' meaning 'to make stable'. The term first appeared in the mid-20th century during the Cold War era, where it was commonly used in the context of political and social unrest.

See also: stabilization, stabilizer, stabilizing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,575, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.