destabilize
verb (used with object)
to make unstable; rid of stabilizing attributes.
destabilise
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a variation of
destabilize.
Example Sentences
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Hybrid attacks tend to use non-military methods, such as hacking, in an attempt to destabilise a country.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
The loss of glacier ice can also destabilise mountain slopes and increase the risk of landslides in some places - which can lead to flash flooding in extreme cases, as seen in Nepal in August.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Changes in temperature, moisture and permafrost may have weakened fractures in the exposed rock, while water entering cracks could have helped destabilise the slope.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Melting glaciers and thawing permafrost can also destabilise mountain slopes, increasing the risk of landslides and other hazards.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
"Each time the country sees a period of stability, malicious parties try to destabilise it," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
