Lexic.us

Definition of Challenge

1. Noun. A demanding or stimulating situation. "They reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power"

2. Verb. Take exception to. "She challenged his claims"

3. Noun. A call to engage in a contest or fight.

4. Verb. Issue a challenge to. "They challenge him to write the letter"; "Fischer challenged Spassky to a match"

5. Noun. Questioning a statement and demanding an explanation. "His challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy"

6. Verb. Ask for identification. "The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard"

7. Noun. A formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror.

8. Verb. Raise a formal objection in a court of law.

9. Noun. A demand by a sentry for a password or identification.

Definition of Challenge

1. n. An invitation to engage in a contest or controversy of any kind; a defiance; specifically, a summons to fight a duel; also, the letter or message conveying the summons.

2. v. t. To call to a contest of any kind; to call to answer; to defy.

3. v. i. To assert a right; to claim a place.

Definition of Challenge

1. [v -LENGED, -LENGING, -LENGES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Challenge

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challahs challan challaned challans challas challenge (current term) challengeable challenged challenger challengers

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