Definitions for destabilizediˈsteɪ bəˌlaɪz
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
de•sta•bi•lizediˈsteɪ bəˌlaɪz(v.t.)-lized, -liz•ing.
to make (a government, economy, etc.) unstable; rid of stabilizing attributes.
Category: Common Vocabulary
Origin of destabilize:
1930–35
de•sta`bi•li•za′tion(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
destabilize, destabilise(verb)
become unstable
"The economy destabilized rapidly"
destabilize, destabilise(verb)
make unstable
"Terrorism destabilized the government"
Wiktionary
destabilize(Verb)
To make something unstable.
destabilize(Verb)
To undermine a government, especially by means of subversion or terrorism.
destabilize(Verb)
To become unstable.
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