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