Abandon and Be about

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Abandon verb - To give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly.

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Be about is an antonym for abandon.

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Abandon is an antonym for be about in concern topic.

Accidental Pun: A line from "I'm Still Breathing":Already lost our grip, best Abandon Ship, oh The song could be about an insecure girl who's either attempting suicide or "killing off" her relationship and doesn't hope for the guy to remember her for fear of guilt.

Source: Music / Katy Perry

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