Definition of DESTABILIZE

destabilize

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

Words With Friends Score: 25

destabilize: valid Words With Friends Word