de·sta·bi·lize destabilizes destabilizing destabilized in BRIT, also use destabilise To destabilize something such as a country or government means to create a situation which reduces its power or influence. Their sole aim is to destabilize the Indian government. + destabilization de·sta·bi·li·za·tion the destabilization of the country. to make something such as a government or economy become less successful or powerful, or less able to control events