DESTABILISE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word destabilise. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DESTABILISE
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destabilize | verbv | |||||||
verb • become unstable • make unstable | ||||||||
dislodge | verbv | |||||||
verb • remove or force out from a position • change place or direction • remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied | ||||||||
disrupt | verbv | |||||||
verb • make a break in • throw into disorder • interfere in someone else's activity | ||||||||
overthrow | verbv | |||||||
noun • the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force) • the act of disturbing the mind or body verb • cause the downfall of; of rulers • rule against | ||||||||
sabotage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations | ||||||||
subvert | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause the downfall of; of rulers • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • destroy property or hinder normal operations • to raze to the ground, also figuratively | ||||||||
topple | verbv | |||||||
verb • fall down, as if collapsing • cause to topple or tumble by pushing | ||||||||
unbalance | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium • a state of mental disturbance and disorientation verb • throw out of balance or equilibrium • derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane | ||||||||
undermine | verbv | |||||||
verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations • hollow out as if making a cave or opening | ||||||||
unsettle | verbv | |||||||
verb • disturb the composure of | ||||||||
upset | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an unhappy and worried mental state • the act of disturbing the mind or body • a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning • a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging • the act of upsetting something • an improbable and unexpected victory adjective satellite • afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief • thrown into a state of disarray or confusion • used of an unexpected defeat of a team favored to win • mildly physically distressed • having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom verb • disturb the balance or stability of • cause to lose one's composure • move deeply • cause to overturn from an upright or normal position • form metals with a swage • defeat suddenly and unexpectedly | ||||||||
weaken | verbv | |||||||
verb • lessen the strength of • become weaker • destroy property or hinder normal operations • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of • lessen in force or effect |