destabilizing

CEFRB2

/dɪˈsteɪbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Causing a situation or system to become less stable.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    present participle and gerund of destabilize

Examples

  • Saudi Arabia is destabilizing the Middle East.

  • The Venezuelan crisis is destabilizing South America.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2

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