destabilize

Destabilize means to make something unstable or unbalanced.

You've probably heard about countries or governments that are destabilizing, meaning they're creating problems and making it hard for things to stay steady. This can happen when there's conflict, corruption, or a lack of leadership. Imagine you have a puzzle with all the pieces in place, but then someone starts taking out key pieces and adding new ones without checking how they fit – that's a bit like what happens when something gets destabilized.