Challenge Definition & Meaning

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

Synonyms for challenge

dispute noun

a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife

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gainsay verb

take exception to; "She challenged his claims"

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"Challenge" in song lyrics

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  • "I did it all for you when I was up for the challenge"
    Akrobatik — Prelude To Balance
  • "Focus, challenge"
    Arsonists — Language Arts
  • "Practice malice inbalance, don't silence my code of challenge"
    Arsonists — Respect the Unexpected

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Frequently asked questions

What does challenge mean?
a demanding or stimulating situation; "they reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power" a call to engage in a contest or fight questioning a statement and demanding an explanation; "his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy" a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror a demand by a sentry for a password or identification take exception to; "She challenged his claims" issue a challenge to
What part of speech is challenge?
Challenge is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does challenge have?
Challenge has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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