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Does the term "giving up" refers to words like "despair" or "frustration"?

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Rebecca

The phrase "giving up" by itself does not indicate the meaning of "despair" or "frustration", however, in this case it implies that she may have felt these things. This is because "giving up" is used in the context of giving up in a romantic relationship, which can lead to sadness, hurt, and other negative emotions.

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