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challenge

/ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/
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noun

  • A confrontation; a dare.
  • A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
  • A procedure or action.
  • The opening and crying of hounds at first finding the scent of their game.

verb

  • To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

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

  • To dare (someone).
  • To dispute (something).

    "to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation"

  • To make a formal objection to a juror.
  • To claim as due; to demand as a right.
  • To censure; to blame.
  • To question or demand the countersign from (one who attempts to pass the lines).

    "The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?""

  • To object to the reception of the vote of, e.g. on the ground that the person is not qualified as a voter.
  • To take (a final exam) in order to get credit for a course without taking it.

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