WorldAugust 17, 2026

destabilize

dee-STAY-buh-lyze

Definition

To cause something to become unstable, precarious, or unable to function in its current state.

Etymology

The word is formed from the prefix 'de-' (meaning to remove or reverse) and 'stabilize,' which traces back to the Latin 'stabilis' meaning stable or firm.

In the news

In the article, opposition members claim that the arrest of Martun Grigoryan is a calculated move to destabilize their municipal council majority and force a new election in Gyumri.

Pressure Mounts on Opposition and Church as Authorities Target Gyumri Figures

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