destabilization

American  

[dee-stay-buh-liz-ay-shuhn, -lahyz-] / diˌsteɪ bə lɪzˈeɪ ʃən, -laɪz- /

noun

1. the act, process, or result of destabilizing something.

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Example Sentences

Historically, Iran’s 1979 revolution transformed it from a U.S.-aligned monarchy to an adversarial theocratic state — a legacy that shapes today’s fears about protracted conflict and regional destabilization.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Arab monarchies in the Gulf that have close relations with Iran have warned Trump against intervening, fearing they might be targeted in reprisal attacks and wary of any destabilization in the region.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

"As a result of this pressure increase, the effective stress on a fault will decrease, resulting in the destabilization of the fault."

From Science Daily • May 8, 2024

And its destabilization has created strategic headaches for China, India, the United States and other countries.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2024

Yugoslavia:   The swift collapse of the Yugoslav federation in 1991   was followed by highly destructive warfare, the destabilization of   republic boundaries, and the breakup of important interrepublic   trade flows.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency