Definition (noun) a demanding or stimulating situation
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they reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power
Definition (noun) a call to engage in a contest or fight
Definition (noun) questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
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his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy
Definition (noun) a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
Definition (noun) a demand by a sentry for a password or identification
Definition (verb) take exception to
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She challenged his claims
Definition (verb) issue a challenge to
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Fischer challenged Spassky to a match
Definition (verb) ask for identification
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The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard
Definition (verb) raise a formal objection in a court of law