destabilize — to make something less stable or steady; to undermine the stability of a system, government, or situation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something less stable or steady; to undermine the stability of a system, government, or situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /diːˈsteɪbəlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- His constant pranks began to destabilize the peaceful office environment.
- The new policy could destabilize the housing market.
- Too much coffee tends to destabilize my sleep schedule completely.
destabilize
VERB[/diːˈsteɪbəlaɪz/]
to make something less stable or steady; to undermine the stability of a system, government, or situation
One loose stone can destabilize the entire ancient tower.
Only when you destabilize do you realize!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin stabilis (stable, steady), combined with the prefix de- (reverse, undo) and the suffix -ize (to make or cause to be). The word emerged in English to express the action of making something unstable or undermining its stability.
Breakdown
de- (reverse, undo) + stable (from Latin stabilis, steady) + -ize (to make, to cause to be). The prefix de- negates or reverses the condition of stability expressed by the root stable.
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📝Examples
“His constant pranks began to destabilize the peaceful office environment.”
“The new policy could destabilize the housing market.”
“Too much coffee tends to destabilize my sleep schedule completely.”
“The cyber attack was designed to destabilize the country's financial system.”
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