challenge Definition

challenge
verb challenged, challenging

1. To call on someone to settle a matter by any sort of contest.

Example: challenge him to a duel
Thesaurus: dare, defy, confront, threaten.
2. To cast doubt on something or call it in question.

Example: I shall challenge her right to borrow my key
Thesaurus: question, dispute, contest, inquire about, impugn.
3. To test, especially in a stimulating way.

Example: a task that challenges you
4. Said of a guard or sentry: to order someone to stop and show official proof of identity, etc.
5. law.
To object to the inclusion of someone on a jury.

noun

1. An invitation to a contest.

Thesaurus: dare, defiance, provocation, confrontation, ultimatum, summons, gauntlet.
2. The questioning or doubting of something.
3. A problem or task that stimulates effort and interest.

Thesaurus: hurdle, obstacle, test, trial, barrier.
4. An order from a guard or sentry to stop and prove identity.
5. law.
An objection to the inclusion of someone on a jury.

Derivative: challenger
noun

Derivative: challenging
adj

Derivative: challengingly
adverb

Etymology: 13c: from French chalenge, from Latin calumnia trickery.