Definition of DESTABILIZE

destabilize

Meanings

Verb

  • become unstable
    • "The economy destabilized rapidly"
  • make unstable
    • "Terrorism destabilized the government"
  • To make something unstable.
  • To become unstable.

Origin / Etymology

From de- + stabilize.

Synonyms

destabilise

Antonyms

stabilise, stabilize

Scrabble Score: 23

destabilize is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
destabilize is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
destabilize is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

destabilize is a valid Words With Friends word