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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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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

But a broader destabilization of the Khuzestan province could put output at risk even without a direct strike on the field itself.

From Barron's

But a broader destabilization of the Khuzestan province could put output at risk even without a direct strike on the field itself.

From Barron's

Another leading Haitian businessman, Pierre Reginald Boulos, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials on July 17 for allegedly "contributing to the destabilization of Haiti."

From Barron's

Those chapters "engage in or facilitate and support violence and destabilization campaigns that harm their own regions, United States citizens, and United States interests," the order said.

From Barron's