destabilize
verb
de·sta·bi·lize
(ˌ)dē-ˈstā-bə-ˌlīz 
destabilized; destabilizing; destabilizes
1
: to make unstable
2
: to cause (something, such as a government) to be incapable of functioning or surviving
Examples of destabilize in a Sentence
The group hoped the assassination of the new President would destabilize the government.
Economists warn that the crisis could destabilize the nation's currency.
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The move comes amid growing concerns that Moscow may cut off gas supplies to Moldova, a European Union candidate country of 2.5 million people, as part of its broader strategy to destabilize countries in the region.
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Israel's ongoing war in Gaza and the collapse the Assad regime in Syria have destabilized the Middle East, Russia's war in Ukraine is set to enter its fourth year and concerns are mounting about China's influence over Asia-Pacific allies.
—Juliegrace Brufke, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The United States and Latin America have destabilized each other by failing to take effective action against networks of transregional illicit goods consumers and suppliers that span the hemisphere.
—Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2024
The recurrence of job cuts has further destabilized the workplace, eroding trust and loyalty.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Israel's ongoing war in Gaza and the collapse the Assad regime in Syria have destabilized the Middle East, Russia's war in Ukraine is set to enter its fourth year and concerns are mounting about China's influence over Asia-Pacific allies.
—Juliegrace Brufke, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The United States and Latin America have destabilized each other by failing to take effective action against networks of transregional illicit goods consumers and suppliers that span the hemisphere.
—Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2024
The recurrence of job cuts has further destabilized the workplace, eroding trust and loyalty.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Destabilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destabilize. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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