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challenge

chal·lenge

UK/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ US/ˈt͡ʃæl.ənd͡ʒ/ common us
verb (4) noun (5)

verb

1.

take exception to

  • “She challenged his claims”
Synonyms
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.

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.
5.

Origin

From Middle English chalenge, variant with palatalization of Middle English kalange (“an accusation, claim”), from Old French chalenge, chalonge, palatalized Central French variants of Old Northern French calenge, calonge (see Continental Norman calengier), from Latin calumnia (“a false accusation, calumny”). Cognate with Old English hōl (“calumny”). Doublet of calumny.

Phrases

  • challenge coin Expressions
  • challenge exam Expressions
  • challenge run
  • drug challenge Expressions
  • floor temperature challenge
  • frame challenge
  • high challenge Expressions
  • ice bucket challenge Expressions

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