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DESTABILIZING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word destabilizing. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word destabilizing. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DESTABILIZING

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agitating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing or tending to cause anger or resentment

alarming
adjectiveadj
adjective

• frightening because of an awareness of danger

destructive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• causing destruction or much damage

disconcerting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing an emotional disturbance

disquieting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing mental discomfort

disruptive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

provocative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy

adjective satellite

• intentionally arousing sexual desire

subversive
adjectiveadj
noun

• a radical supporter of political or social revolution

adjective satellite

• in opposition to a civil authority or government

troubling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing distress or worry or anxiety

upsetting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing an emotional disturbance

undermining
verbv
verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

unsettling
adjectiveadj
verb

• disturb the composure of

destabilise
verbv
verb

• become unstable

• make unstable

Best Hypernyms For DESTABILIZING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for destabilizing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
change alter disconcerting disturbing modify perturbing troubling upsetting unsettling

Alternatives for AGITATING

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