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