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   Chal·lenge

   /ˈCHalənj/

   

   noun

   • 1. a call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel: "he accepted the challenge" Similar dareprovocationsummons
   • ▪ a task or situation that tests someone's abilities: "the ridge is a challenge for experienced climbers" Similar problemdifficult tasktesttrialtroublebotherobstacle
   • ▪ an attempt to win a contest or championship in a sport: "a world title challenge"
   • 2. an objection or query as to the truth of something, often with an implicit demand for proof: "a challenge to the legality of the order" Similar confrontation withdispute withstand againsttest ofoppositiondisagreement withquestioning ofdefianceultimatum
   • ▪ a sentry's call for a password or other proof of identity: "I heard the challenge “Who goes there?”"
   • ▪ an objection regarding the eligibility or suitability of a jury member.
   • 3. the administration of an immunogenic or infectious agent to an animal or person, in order to study the resulting immune response or measure the efficacy of a vaccine: "challenge trials have yielded positive results when carefully and ethically conducted"

   verb

   • 1. invite (someone) to engage in a contest: "he challenged one of my men to a duel" Similar daresummoninvitebidthrow down the gauntlet todefy someone to do something
   • ▪ enter into competition with or opposition against: "the beauty industry as we know it is being challenged by a group of pioneers hoping to change the way we see our bodies"
   • ▪ make a rival claim to or threaten someone's hold on (a position): "they were challenging his leadership"
   • ▪ invite (someone) to do or say something that one thinks will be difficult or impossible: "I challenge the Minister to deny these accusations"
   • ▪ make demands on; prove testing to: "a new way of life that would challenge them" Similar testtaxtrystrainmake demands onwearywear outdrainsapstretchstimulatearouseinspireexcitespur on
   • 2. dispute the truth or validity of: "it is possible to challenge the report's assumptions" Similar questiondisagree withobject totake exception toconfrontdisputetake issue withprotest againstcall into questiondemur about/againstdissent frombe a dissenter from
   • ▪ object to (a jury member).
   • ▪ (of a guard) order (someone) to prove their identity: "the watchman did not challenge him"
   • 3. administer an immunogenic or infectious agent to an animal or person, in order to study the resulting immune response or measure the efficacy of a vaccine: "the mice were challenged with the influenza virus"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘accusation’ and ‘accuse’): from Old French chalenge (noun), chalenger (verb), from Latin calumnia ‘calumny’, calumniari ‘calumniate’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. challengeable adjective

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   Synonyms for CHALLENGE: objection, exception, question, complaint, protest, difficulty, criticism, fuss; Antonyms of CHALLENGE: willingness, approval, sanction, agreement, acceptance, compliance, obedience, acquiescence.

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   Synonyms for CHALLENGING: difficult, tough, rigorous, demanding, hard, formidable, complicated, heavy; Antonyms of CHALLENGING: easy, simple, light, soft, effortless, clear, undemanding, cheap.

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    Synonyms: question, object to, dispute, oppose, stand up to, protest, protest against, call sth into question, impugn, call out (informal), greet sth with skepticism, greet sth with scepticism (UK), disagree with, contend against (formal), fight

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    Synonyms for CHALLENGE: dare, summons, provocation, calling into question, rebutment, defiance, provocation, test, trial; Antonyms for CHALLENGE: agree, win, decide, answer, acquiesce, answer, agreement, victory, decision.