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

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