desproteger-se
[desh-pro-te-ZHER-se]
verb
to unprotect oneself, to leave oneself unprotected, to expose oneself
1. to remove or abandon protective measures or defense mechanisms; to become vulnerable
She decided to desproteger-se emotionally and share her true feelings.
Ela decidiu desproteger-se emocionalmente e compartilhar seus verdadeiros sentimentos.
2. to expose oneself to danger or harm by removing protection
The athlete desprotegeu-se when he removed his helmet.
O atleta desprotegeu-se quando removeu seu capacete.
3. to lower one's guard or defenses in a figurative sense
In the relationship, he finally desprotegeu-se and became more open.
No relacionamento, ele finalmente desprotegeu-se e se tornou mais aberto.
Related Idioms & Phrases
desproteger-se emocionalmente (to expose oneself emotionally)
desproteger-se de críticas (to leave oneself open to criticism)
desproteger-se demais (to expose oneself too much)
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