capitulate
Asked in: SSC CPO 2025 T-1
capitulate in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: CAPITULATE
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Surrender
Correct Answer: Option 4 — Surrender
"Capitulate" means to cease to resist an opponent and agree to their demands; to give in or surrender.
Why Option 4 is correct: 'Surrender' means to give up or yield to an opponent — a direct synonym of capitulate.
Why the others are wrong:
Option 1 — 'Defend' means to protect against attack; the opposite of capitulating.
Option 2 — 'Attack' means to take aggressive action; entirely contrary to capitulate.
Option 3 — 'Resist' means to withstand or oppose; the direct opposite of capitulate.
capitulate – questions
Has capitulate been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – capitulate has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1.