Meaning of the word destabilize in English

What does destabilize mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

destabilize

US /ˌdiːˈsteɪ.bəl.aɪz/
UK /ˌdiːˈsteɪ.bəl.aɪz/

Verb

to make something, especially a country or government, unstable and likely to collapse

Example:
Economic sanctions could destabilize the region.
The sudden change in leadership threatened to destabilize the company.