destabilise meaning

UK US /dɪˈsteɪbəlaɪz/ 4 syllables

destabilise (verb): become unstable.

British spelling of destabilize (American). See -ise / -ize spelling.

destabilise has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

destabilise as a verb

become unstable
- The economy destabilized rapidly
Synonyms: destabilize
Opposite: stabilize
Type of: change
Related forms: destabilisation
make unstable
- Terrorism destabilized the government
Synonyms: destabilize
Opposite: stabilise
Type of: change
Related forms: destabilisation

How to pronounce destabilise

destabilise is pronounced /dɪˈsteɪbəlaɪz/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in SE · 11-letter words

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