Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
destabilize a situation
Phrase
/ˌdɛstəˈbaɪlaɪz ə sɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/
Definition
To make a situation unstable, causing uncertainty or disruption.
Examples
- The sudden announcement was enough to destabilize a situation that had seemed settled.
- Protests can often destabilize a situation, leading to more conflict.
- In an effort to destabilize the situation, the team implemented a controversial strategy.
Meaning
When you destabilize a situation, you disrupt its balance or steadiness, which can lead to unforeseen consequences.
Synonyms
- Unsettle
- Upset
- Disturb
- Disrupt
- Agitate
