challenge
/ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/
Dictionary
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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