blindar

[blin-DAR]
verb
to armor; to shield; to bulletproof
1. to cover or protect something with armor plating or bulletproof material
They decided to blindar the president's car for security reasons.
Decidiram blindar o carro do presidente por razões de segurança.
2. to fortify or strengthen against attack or criticism
The company tried to blindar itself against negative publicity.
A empresa tentou se blindar contra a publicidade negativa.
3. to protect or insulate emotionally
She blindared her heart against further disappointment.
Ela blindou seu coração contra futuras decepções.
Blindar is widely used in Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in urban security contexts and business environments. The term reflects Brazil's concerns about security and protection, especially regarding vehicle armor and information protection. It has expanded metaphorically to mean protecting oneself emotionally or strategically against threats or criticism.
NYC Slang
to armor up; to beef up security
Synonyms / Sinônimos
protegerrevestirfortificarblindagemreforçar
Antonyms / Antônimos
expordesprotegervulnerar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
blindar
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
blindar
frequently used in business and security contexts
Rio de Janeiro
blindar
commonly used regarding vehicle security
Portugal
blindar
less common; Portuguese prefer 'couraçar' or 'proteger'

Related Words

blindagemblindadoarmaduraproteçãoescudo

Related Idioms & Phrases

blindar-se contra críticas
blindar um veículo
blindar informações
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