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challenge

/ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A confrontation; a dare.
  2. A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
  3. A procedure or action.
  4. The opening and crying of hounds at first finding the scent of their game.
  5. To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
  6. To dare (someone).
  7. To dispute (something).
  8. To make a formal objection to a juror.
  9. To claim as due; to demand as a right.
  10. To censure; to blame.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

dispute(English)take exception(English)gainsay(English)confront(English)rival(English)competition(English)contention(English)argue(English)henley(English)regatta(English)wigan(English)cup(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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