abandonar-se
[ɐ.bɐ̃.do.ˈnaɾ.sə]
verb (reflexive)
to abandon oneself; to give oneself over to; to let oneself go
1. to surrender or yield to a feeling, emotion, or activity without restraint
He abandoned himself to despair.
Ele abandonou-se ao desespero.
2. to neglect one's appearance or well-being; to let oneself go
She abandoned herself after the divorce.
Ela abandonou-se após o divórcio.
3. to give oneself completely to a cause, activity, or person
The artist abandoned herself to her passion.
A artista abandonou-se à sua paixão.
NYC Slang
let oneself go; give in to it
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