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desabriga

[dɛ.za.ˈbri.ɡa]
verb
uncovers, exposes, leaves without shelter
1. third person singular present indicative of 'desabrigar'; to remove shelter or protection from someone or something
The storm desabriga the roof.
A tempestade desabriga o telhado.
2. to leave someone without shelter or protection
The policy desabriga vulnerable populations.
A política desabriga populações vulneráveis.
3. to expose or uncover something
The erosion desabriga the ancient foundations.
A erosão desabriga as fundações antigas.
Synonyms
expõedescobredesprotegedeixa sem abrigo
Antonyms
abrigaprotegecobreresguarda

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desabriga
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
desabriga
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

deixar à mercê
ficar sem abrigo
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