English Synonym Finder

destabilize

Definitions

To cause something to be unable to continue existing or working in its usual way.

To make a government, economy, or system less stable or secure.

Examples

The sudden resignation of the CEO threatened to destabilize the company's stock price.

Constant political unrest can easily destabilize a developing nation's economy.

Synonyms

undermine unsettle subvert weaken disrupt shake compromise

Antonyms

stabilize strengthen secure fortify support anchor steady