takes shelter, shelters oneself, finds refuge
1. Reflexive form of abrigar; to seek or find shelter, protection, or refuge from something
The family shelters themselves in the basement during the storm.
A família abriga-se no porão durante a tempestade.
2. To hide or conceal oneself
He shelters himself behind the excuse of being busy.
Ele abriga-se atrás da desculpa de estar ocupado.
3. To protect oneself emotionally or psychologically
She shelters herself from criticism by avoiding social media.
Ela abriga-se da crítica evitando as redes sociais.
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