destabilization
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/ˌdiːˌsteɪbələˈzeɪʃn/
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/ˌdiːˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
When something like a country, government, or system becomes less secure or less able to function properly.
The sudden change in leadership led to the destabilization of the country's economy.