Words Like CHALLENGE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to CHALLENGE.
35 Alternative Words Similar to challenge
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Gauntlet
Noun Hyponym
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Gantlet
Noun Hyponym
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Impugn
Verb Hyponym
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Counterchallenge
Verb Hyponym
2 examples of challenge
1
the sentinel challenged us, with “Who comes there?”
2
to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation
10 definitions of challenge
1
An invitation to engage in a contest or controversy of any kind; a defiance; specifically, a summons to fight a duel; also, the letter or message conveying the summons.
2
The act of a sentry in halting any one who appears at his post, and demanding the countersign.
4
The opening and crying of hounds at first finding the scent of their game.
5
An exception to a juror or to a member of a court martial, coupled with a demand that he should be held incompetent to act; the claim of a party that a certain person or persons shall not sit in trial upon him or his cause.
6
An exception to a person as not legally qualified to vote. The challenge must be made when the ballot is offered.
7
To call to a contest of any kind; to call to answer; to defy.
8
To call, invite, or summon to answer for an offense by personal combat.
9
To claim as due; to demand as a right.