Destabilisation (Noun)
Meaning
The action of destabilizing; making something less stable (especially of a government or country or economy).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The widespread protests were seen as a threat to the government's stability, and were therefore viewed as a form of destabilisation.
- The country's economy was already fragile, and the sudden withdrawal of foreign investment caused further destabilisation.
- The opposition party's leader was accused of attempting to cause destabilisation by spreading false information about the government.
- The economic sanctions imposed by the international community were intended to bring about regime change, but instead caused widespread destabilisation.
- The rapid influx of refugees put a strain on the local infrastructure, leading to social and economic destabilisation in the region.