destabilize

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause instability or uncertainty; make unstable or unsteady.

  - "The economic crisis in the country has destabilized the government."
  - "The new policy has destabilized the market."
  - "The sudden resignation of the CEO destabilized the company."

• Verb

  To undermine or weaken the authority or stability of.

  - "The actions of the rebels have destabilized the region."
  - "The scandal has destabilized the political party."
  - "The lack of funding has destabilized the project."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with destabilize
stabilize , organize , realize , appreciate , rationalize

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Variants

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destabilization , destabilizations , destabilize , destabilized , destabilizes , destabilizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'stabilis' meaning stable, and the prefix 'de-' meaning 'away from'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'destabilization' is often used in international relations and political science to describe the deliberate efforts to weaken or overthrow a government.

2. The term 'destabilize' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

3. The opposite of 'destabilize' is 'stabilize'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Instability: A state of uncertainty or lack of stability, often used to describe political, economic, or social conditions.

2. Disruption: An interruption or disturbance that causes instability or chaos.

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Culture

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In literature, 'destabilize' has been used to describe the effect of a character or event on the established order or norms. For instance, in George Orwell's '1984', Winston Smith's rebellion against the Party is a form of destabilization.

How to Memorize "destabilize"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a building that is shaking and swaying, symbolizing instability and uncertainty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of unease or uncertainty, and remember that it means to make unstable or uncertain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Destabilize, make it quiver, like Jell-O in a quiver.' to remember the meaning of the word.

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