unbalancing

Definitions

The act or process of causing something to lose its physical or mental equilibrium.

The state of disrupting the stability, equality, or proper proportion of a system or situation.

Examples

The sudden gust of wind was unbalancing the hiker as she crossed the narrow bridge.

He realized that his constant criticism was unbalancing the team's morale.

The heavy load on one side of the cart was unbalancing the entire structure.

Synonyms

destabilizing disruptive upsetting tilting disorienting shaking unsettling

Antonyms

stabilizing balancing steadying securing leveling equilibrating supporting