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- [dee-stey-buh-lahyz]
- /diˈsteɪ bəˌlaɪz/
- /ˌdiːˈsteɪ.bəl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-stey-buh-lahyz]
- /diˈsteɪ bəˌlaɪz/
Definitions of destabilize word
- verb destabilize To destabilize something such as a country or government means to create a situation which reduces its power or influence. 3
- verb destabilize to undermine or subvert (a government, economy, etc) so as to cause unrest or collapse 3
- verb transitive destabilize to upset the stability or equilibrium of; unbalance 3
- verb with object destabilize to make unstable; rid of stabilizing attributes: conflicts that tend to destabilize world peace. 1
- noun destabilize Upset the stability of; cause unrest in. 1
- transitive verb destabilize make sth unstable 1
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Origin of destabilize
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; de- + stabilize
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Parts of speech for Destabilize
noun
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preposition
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destabilize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
destabilize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for destabilize
verb destabilize
- diminish — to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
- thwart — to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.
- lessen — to become less.
- undermine — to injure or destroy by insidious activity or imperceptible stages, sometimes tending toward a sudden dramatic effect.
- minimize — to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Antonyms for destabilize
verb destabilize
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- build up — If you build up something or if it builds up, it gradually becomes bigger, for example because more is added to it.
- reinforce — to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material: to reinforce a wall.
- strengthen — to make stronger; give strength to.
- add — ADD is an abbreviation for attention deficit disorder.
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