DESTABILIZE

[UK and ANZ] usually -ise [verb] [T] - to make (esp. a government, a political unit, or a political or economic situation) less strong or safe, by intentionally causing problemsA plot to destabilize the government/president/regime has been uncovered.The conflict has had the effect of destabilizing the whole area/country/region.The recent rioting has destabilized the reform process.If imports increase any further, it could destabilize the country's economy. [T]