Destabilized: meaning, definitions and examples
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destabilized
[ dɛˈsteɪbəlaɪzd ]
political situation
The term 'destabilized' refers to the process of making something unstable or insecure. It is often used in the context of political situations where a government or regime is undermined, leading to chaos or volatility. This term can also apply to economies, societies, or other systems that have lost their equilibrium. When a country is destabilized, it may experience conflict, economic downturns, or social unrest.
Synonyms
disordered, disrupted, unsettled, upended.
Examples of usage
- The coup attempt destabilized the government.
- Economic sanctions may have destabilized the region.
- Natural disasters can destabilize local communities.
Translations
Translations of the word "destabilized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desestabilizado
🇮🇳 अस्थिर किया हुआ
🇩🇪 destabilisiert
🇮🇩 destabilisasi
🇺🇦 дестабілізований
🇵🇱 zdestabilizowany
🇯🇵 不安定化された
🇫🇷 déstabilisé
🇪🇸 desestabilizado
🇹🇷 istikrarsızlaştırılmış
🇰🇷 불안정화된
🇸🇦 م destabilized
🇨🇿 destabilizovaný
🇸🇰 destabilizovaný
🇨🇳 不稳定的
🇸🇮 destabiliziran
🇮🇸 óstöðug
🇰🇿 дестабилизацияланған
🇬🇪 დესტაბილიზებული
🇦🇿 destabilizə olunmuş
🇲🇽 desestabilizado
Etymology
The word 'destabilized' is derived from the prefix 'de-' which means removal or reversal, and 'stabilized' which comes from the Latin root 'stabilis', meaning 'stable'. The use of 'de-' indicates a process that takes something away from its stable state. 'Stabilize' gained prominence in the English language during the late 19th century. The term 'destabilize' emerged in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly in political discourse relating to conflicts or upheaval in various countries. Over time, it has found a place in discussions about economics and environmental issues, emphasizing the fragility of certain systems when subjected to stressors or conflicts.