verb
- to disturb or destroy the balance or equilibrium of something
Usage: formal; technical
Examples
- The sudden policy change disequilibrates the entire market.
- Adding too much weight to one side disequilibrates the scale.
- Economic shocks disequilibrate the financial system.
- The new regulations disequilibrate the competitive landscape.
- Removing key personnel disequilibrates team dynamics.
- Climate disruptions disequilibrate ecosystems worldwide.