Destabilize: meaning, definitions and examples

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destabilize

[ diːˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.