Challenge

Quick meaning: Challenge is a noun meaning A confrontation; a dare.

Meaning

A confrontation; a dare.

More Meanings

1. A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
2. (law) A procedure or action.
3. (hunting) The opening and crying of hounds upon first finding the scent of their game.
4. (transitive) To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
5. (transitive) To dare (someone).
6. (transitive) To dispute (something); to contest.
7. To call something into question or dispute.

Example Sentences

Challenge better terms.

By this I challenge him to single fight.

New information challenged old hypotheses.

We challenged the boys next door to a game of football.

Word Forms

• challenges
• challenging
• challenged

Synonyms for challenge

Depending on context, synonyms include becall, call out, dispute, gainsay.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dispute, gainsay, confront, rival, competition, contention.

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