destabilize

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(dē stā′bə līz′)

transitive verb destabilized, destabilizing

to upset the stability or equilibrium of; unbalance

See destabilize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb de·sta·bi·lized, de·sta·bi·liz·ing, de·sta·bi·liz·es
  1. To upset the stability or smooth functioning of: a policy that threatens to destabilize the economy; a new weapon that threatens to destabilize nuclear deterrence.
  2. To undermine the power of (a government or leader) by subversive or terrorist acts.

Related Forms:

  • de·staˌbi·li·zaˈtion (-lĭ-zāˈshən) noun

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