Destabilize - English meaning

ˌdiːˈsteɪ.bəl.aɪz

Destabilize – definitions in English dictionary

verb
Upset the stability of (a region or system); cause unrest or instability in.
Usage examples:
The accused were charged with conspiracy to destabilize the country
Synonims:
UndermineWeakenImpairDamageSubvertSabotageUnsettleUpsetDisruptWreckRuin

verb
To make a government, area, or political group lose power or control, or to make a political or economic situation less strong or safe, by causing changes and problems
Usage examples:
They uncovered a plot to destabilize the government., the conflict destabilized the whole region., …

Destabilize translation into English

Destabilize: translate from English into Chinese

破坏稳定

Destabilize: translate from English into Dutch

Destabiliseren

Destabilize: translate from English into French

Déstabiliser, Se déstabiliser

Destabilize: translate from English into German

Destabilisieren

Destabilize: translate from English into Hindi

अस्थिर

Destabilize: translate from English into Italian

Destabilizzare

Destabilize: translate from English into Korean

불안정하게 하다

Destabilize: translate from English into Russian

Дестабилизировать, Расшатывать, Подрывать

Destabilize: translate from English into Spanish

Desestabilizar

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Destabilize – similar words

destabilizing

ˌdiːˈsteɪ.bəl.aɪ.zɪŋ

adjective
Upsetting the stability of a region or system; causing unrest.
Usage examples:
An increase in inflation can have a destabilizing effect on the economy

verb
Upset the stability of (a region or system); cause unrest or instability in.
Usage examples:
The accused were charged with conspiracy to destabilize the country

adjective
Making a government, area, or political group lose power or control, or making a political or economic situation less strong or safe, by causing changes and problems
Usage examples:
The conflict had a seriously destabilizing effect on the region., at first, the trade deal seemed m…

Destabilizing - all meanings in English

destabilized

ˌdiːˈsteɪ.bəl.aɪz

verb
Upset the stability of (a region or system); cause unrest or instability in.
Usage examples:
The accused were charged with conspiracy to destabilize the country

verb
Past simple and past participle of destabilize

verb
To make a government, area, or political group lose power or control, or to make a political or economic situation less strong or safe, by causing changes and problems
Usage examples:
They uncovered a plot to destabilize the government., the conflict destabilized the whole region., …

Destabilized - all meanings in English

destabilization

diːˌsteɪ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

noun
The process of upsetting the stability of a region or system, especially of government.
Usage examples:
Economic and political destabilization was crippling the country

noun
The action of making a government, area, or political group lose power or control, or making a political or economic situation less strong or safe, by causing changes and problems
Usage examples:
A new war would only lead to further destabilization throughout the region., major markets were aff…

Destabilization - all meanings in English

Destabilize synonims

damage

ˈdæm.ɪdʒ

noun
Physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.
Usage examples:
Bombing caused extensive damage to the town

verb
Inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.
Usage examples:
The car was badly damaged in the accident

verb
To harm or spoil something
Usage examples:
Many buildings were badly damaged by the earthquake., news reports damaged the senator’s reputation…

Damage - all meanings in English

disrupt

dɪsˈrʌpt

verb
Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
Usage examples:
Flooding disrupted rail services

verb
To prevent something, esp. a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected
Usage examples:
A heavy fall of snow disrupted traffic during the rush hour., [ c ] strikes threaten more disruptio…

verb
To prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected
Usage examples:
Meetings with her lawyers did not disrupt the schedule., commerce could be disrupted in a cyberterr…

Disrupt - all meanings in English

impair

verb
Weaken or damage (something, especially a faculty or function).
Usage examples:
A noisy job could permanently impair their hearing

verb
To damage or weaken something so that it is less effective
Usage examples:
Lack of sleep impaired her ability to think clearly., [ c ] the law bans discrimination against any…

Impair - all meanings in English

ruin

noun
The physical destruction or disintegration of something or the state of disintegrating or being destroyed.
Usage examples:
A large white house falling into gentle ruin

verb
Reduce (a building or place) to a state of decay, collapse, or disintegration.
Usage examples:
The castle was ruined when dynamite was used to demolish one of the corner towers

verb
To spoil or destroy something
Usage examples:
It would be a shame to ruin such a beautiful place., that guy isn’t going to ruin my life.

Ruin - all meanings in English

sabotage

ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ

verb
Deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.
Usage examples:
Power lines from south africa were sabotaged by rebel forces

noun
The action of sabotaging something.
Usage examples:
A coordinated campaign of sabotage

verb
To damage or destroy equipment, weapons, or buildings in order to prevent the success of an enemy or competitor
Usage examples:
The rebels had tried to sabotage the oil pipeline.

Sabotage - all meanings in English

subvert

verb
Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).
Usage examples:
The case involved an attempt to subvert the rule of law

verb
To try to destroy or damage something, especially an established political system
Usage examples:
The rebel army is attempting to subvert the government., our best intentions are sometimes subverte…

Subvert - all meanings in English

undermine

verb
Erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation).
Usage examples:
The flow of water had undermined pillars supporting the roof

verb
To gradually weaken or destroy someone or something
Usage examples:
The incompetence and arrogance of the city’s administration have undermined public confidence in go…

Undermine - all meanings in English

unsettle

verb
Cause to feel anxious or uneasy; disturb.
Usage examples:
The crisis has unsettled financial markets

verb
To make someone feel anxious or slightly worried
Usage examples:
Even the most experienced batsmen were unsettled by the speed of this bowler., the legislation does…

Unsettle - all meanings in English

upset

verb
Make (someone) unhappy, disappointed, or worried.
Usage examples:
The accusation upset her

noun
An unexpected result or situation.
Usage examples:
The greatest upset in boxing history

adjective
Unhappy, disappointed, or worried.
Usage examples:
She looked pale and upset

Upset - all meanings in English

weaken

verb
Make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength.
Usage examples:
Fault lines had weakened and shattered the rocks

verb
To make or become weak or weaker
Usage examples:
[ i ] the country’s economy continues to weaken., [ t ] long exposure to vibration can weaken aircr…

verb
To become or make something or someone become less powerful, successful, effective, etc.
Usage examples:
A series of scandals weakened investor confidence., the plan has divided the country and weakened t…

Weaken - all meanings in English

wreck

noun
The destruction of a ship at sea; a shipwreck.
Usage examples:
The survivors of the wreck

verb
Destroy or severely damage (a structure, vehicle, or similar).
Usage examples:
The blast wrecked 100 houses

verb
Something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

Wreck - all meanings in English

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