destabilizing
adjectiveUK /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪzɪŋ/
US /diːˈsteɪbəlaɪzɪŋ/
Making something shaky or unsteady so it might fall or break.
The strong wind was destabilizing the tall tower of blocks.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making a government or group lose its power or control.
The rebels were accused of destabilizing the country.
3. Causing a system or situation to become less safe or secure.
Too much debt can be destabilizing for a family's budget.
4. Making someone feel emotionally unsteady or upset.
The sudden bad news was destabilizing for the whole team.