destabilize
1 synonym and 1 antonym for destabilize, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make something, especially a government or region, unstable or unsettled.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use destabilize
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
destabilize the region
destabilize a government
politically destabilizing
Etymology
From de- ("reverse of") plus stabilize.
Full origin of destabilize →Frequently asked questions
What does “destabilize” mean?
The word “destabilize” means to make something, especially a government or region, unstable or unsettled. In plain terms, to upset the balance or stability of something, often a government, economy, or situation.
How do you pronounce “destabilize”?
“Destabilize” is pronounced dee-STAY-bih-lyz (/diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “destabilize” in a sentence?
Here is “destabilize” used in a sentence: “The coup attempted to destabilize the region.”
What part of speech is “destabilize”?
“Destabilize” is a verb.
