destabilization
destabilization — noun
1. the process by which a country, government, or economic system is weakened so th
the process by which a country, government, or economic system is weakened so that it cannot keep order or stay in control, often through deliberate outside pressure.
Western leaders blamed foreign agents for the destabilization of the region after the second border attack.
destabilization of + region/area
Rising fuel prices led to a slow destabilization of the country's economy.
slow / rapid destabilization of [economy]
Eli warned the council that closing the factories could cause the destabilization of nearby towns.
The newspaper described the protests as a clear attempt at destabilization by the opposition party.
Years of drought and war contributed to the destabilization of the small island nation.
- disruption
broader; can apply to schedules, plans, or daily life, not only political systems
- subversion
implies secret action from within; destabilization can also come from outside pressure
- weakening
more general; doesn't carry the political-collapse meaning
- stabilization
direct opposite — restoring order or balance
- consolidation
strengthening of power or control
文法句型
destabilization of [country/region/economy]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a long-running process or hostile actor; the object (introduced by 'of') is typically a country, government, region, or economy — rarely a person or small object.
常見錯誤
destabilization — verb
1. to make something stop being firm, balanced, or steady, so that it may fall, bre
to make something stop being firm, balanced, or steady, so that it may fall, break, or stop working properly.
Heavy rain had destabilized the cliff above Dewi's village.
destabilize a physical structure
Even a small extra weight on the shelf could destabilize the whole bookcase.
destabilize + object
Shirin tested whether the loose brick at the bottom would destabilize the garden wall.
Sudden mood swings had begun to destabilize Rachel's daily routine at home.
文法句型
destabilize + [object]
用法筆記
Distinct from sense 2: this sense covers any object or pattern that loses balance (a wall, a routine, a chemical reaction), while sense 2 is specifically about governments and political systems.
常見錯誤
2. to take actions, often deliberate ones, that stop a government or country from w
to take actions, often deliberate ones, that stop a government or country from working properly, so that it may lose power or collapse.
The minister accused neighbouring states of trying to destabilize the new democratic government.
destabilize + government
Years of unfair trade rules had destabilized the small Pacific economy.
destabilize + economy
Liang argued that constant rumours online were enough to destabilize a fragile government.
Foreign money flowing to rebel groups began to destabilize the entire region.
Tara wrote that the leaked emails were designed to destabilize public trust in the election.
- stabilize
restore order to a country or system
- strengthen
make a government or economy more secure
文法句型
destabilize + [country/government/region]
用法筆記
Object must be something large and institutional — a country, government, party, economy, region, or shared trust. Frequently passive: 'the government was destabilized by months of protest'.