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desprotege

[desh-pro-TE-zhuh]
verb
unprotects, leaves unprotected
1. third person singular present indicative of 'desproteger' - to remove protection from; to leave without protection
The lack of insurance desprotects the family from financial risks.
A falta de seguro desprotege a família de riscos financeiros.
2. to expose to danger or harm by removing safeguards
The broken lock desprotects the house from intruders.
A fechadura quebrada desprotege a casa de intrusos.
Synonyms
expõedeixa desguarnecidovulnera
Antonyms
protegeamparadefende

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desprotege
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
desprotege
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

deixar desprotegido
ficar à mercê
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