Meaning: To admit that one has done something wrong
Hindi: स्वीकार करना
Synonyms: admit, acknowledge, disclose, reveal
Asked in: SSC MTS 2023 · SSC Steno 2022 T-1 · SSC MTS 2021
confess in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ConfessAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Acknowledge
Correct Answer: Acknowledge
Explanation:
Word: Confess
Meaning: To admit or acknowledge something, usually a fault, crime, or wrongdoing (कबूल करना / स्वीकार करना)
Acknowledge – to admit the truth or existence of something (स्वीकार करना) ✅
Veil – to hide or cover something (छिपाना) ❌
Dissimulate – to conceal or hide one’s feelings or intentions (छिपाना / ढोंग करना) ❌
Deny – to refuse to admit or accept something (इंकार करना) ❌
So, the most appropriate synonym of Confess is Acknowledge (स्वीकार करना). - SSC MTS 2023 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Conffess
Answer: (1) Conffess
Solution:
• The correct spelling is "Confess" (स्वीकार करना).
• "Convict" means to find someone guilty (दोषी ठहराना).
• "Expose" means to reveal or uncover (प्रकट करना).
• "Chivalrous" means showing courtesy and gallantry (शिष्ट और वीरतापूर्ण).
• Therefore, option (1) Conffess is incorrectly spelled.
Examples
- “The suspect finally confessed to the crime.”
confess – questions
What is the meaning of confess in Hindi?
confess means “स्वीकार करना” in Hindi. In English: To admit that one has done something wrong
What are the synonyms of confess?
Synonyms of confess: admit, acknowledge, disclose, reveal.
What is the opposite of confess?
Antonyms of confess: deny, conceal, hide.
Has confess been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – confess has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023, SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC MTS 2021.