destabilizing
destabilizing — adjective
- destabilizingpositive
- more destabilizingcomparative
- most destabilizingsuperlative
1. having the effect of weakening a government, region, or political system so that
having the effect of weakening a government, region, or political system so that it loses power or becomes less secure, often through disruption
The destabilizing news from the capital made Nora cancel her trip to the border region.
collocation: destabilizing news
In Lagos, fuel protests grew into a destabilizing force that shook the banking system for months.
collocation: destabilizing force
Baraka saw the destabilizing impact of food-subsidy cuts on rural communities in the eastern highlands.
The cyberattack had a destabilizing effect on St. Jude's hospital network, shutting it down for three days.
- undermining
suggests gradual, hidden weakening rather than sudden disruption
- disruptive
broader term; can describe any interruption, not only political
- subversive
implies deliberate, often secretive intent to overthrow authority
- stabilizing
having the opposite effect of reinforcing order and control
用法筆記
Typically modifies nouns like effect, impact, force, influence, or role. Common in political and economic reporting.
常見錯誤
destabilizing — verb
- destabilizingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- destabilizings3rd person singular
- destabilizinging-ing form
- destabilizingedpast simple
1. to cause a system, situation, or structure to lose its steadiness or balance
to cause a system, situation, or structure to lose its steadiness or balance
Manuela's sudden resignation was destabilizing the team just before the product launch.
past continuous: was destabilizing + team
Rapid inflation is destabilizing Argentina's economy, forcing families to empty their savings just to buy food.
collocation: destabilizing + economy
The merger talks were destabilizing Nakamura Industries, from the factory floor to the executive suites.
Fake videos on social media are destabilizing Nigeria's election process, with voters questioning every candidate.
The new remote-work policy was destabilizing the partnership between Hao's Shanghai office and the Singapore team.
- stabilize
to make something steady or secure again
文法句型
destabilize + noun phrase
用法筆記
Object is typically a system, structure, relationship, or abstract condition. Not usually used for physical objects falling over. Distinguish from verb/2 (WEAKEN GOVERNMENT), which applies specifically to governments and institutions.
常見錯誤
2. to weaken an organization or government so severely that it can no longer work p
to weaken an organization or government so severely that it can no longer work properly or stay in power
The sanctions were destabilizing Venezuela's regime by cutting off its main oil income.
collocation: destabilizing a regime
Sivan argued that the coup attempt was destabilizing every ministry in the capital.
Leaked documents were destabilizing the Italian government during the budget crisis, eroding the prime minister's authority.
For months, rebel forces had been destabilizing the central government in Myanmar's northern provinces.
文法句型
destabilize + government/regime/institution
用法筆記
Object is almost always a government, regime, administration, or institution. Distinguish from verb/1 (MAKE UNSTABLE), which takes a wider range of objects including systems, relationships, and abstract conditions.