disequilibrate

/ˌdɪsɪˈkwɪlɪbreɪt/
verb
  1. To disturb or upset the balance or stability of something, causing it to become unstable or disordered.
    • The earthquake disequilibrated the building's foundation, making it unsafe.
    • The sudden drop in stock prices disequilibrated the entire market.
    • Adding too many new players can disequilibrate a team's chemistry.
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