challenge

challenge - Dictionary definition and meaning for word challenge

Definition
(noun) a demanding or stimulating situation
Example Sentence
  • 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
Example Sentence
  • 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
Synonyms : dispute , gainsay
Example Sentence
  • She challenged his claims
Definition
(verb) issue a challenge to
Example Sentence
  • Fischer challenged Spassky to a match
Definition
(verb) ask for identification
Example Sentence
  • The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard
Definition
(verb) raise a formal objection in a court of law
Synonyms : take exception

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