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Destabilize
see synonyms of destabilizeVerb
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Destabilize
see synonyms of destabilizeverb
(transitive)
to undermine or subvert (a government, economy, etc) so as to cause unrest or collapse
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Destabilize
see synonyms of destabilize verb transitiveWord forms: deˈstabiˌlized or deˈstabiˌlizing
to upset the stability or equilibrium of; unbalance
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Destabilize
see synonyms of destabilizetr.v. 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.
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