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Correct spelling:
challenge
Definition:
To
claim
as
due;
to
demand
as
a
right.
Synonyms:
adjective
equal
rival.
noun
challenge
dispute, gainsay, take exception.
communication
challenge.
competition
contest.
confrontation
engagement.
confutation
abnegation, abrogation, confutation, contradiction, denial, disavowal, invalidation, rebuttal, refutation, rejoinder, repudiation, Disaffirmation.
counteraction
neutralization.
defiance
impudence, rebelliousness, recalcitrance, spite, Impugnment, Insurgence, enjoinder, Factiousness, throwing of the gauntlet.
disagreement
argument, complaint, contention, disaccord, disunity, rejection, divisiveness, nonagreement.
dispute, question
confrontation, dare, defiance, demanding, demur, interrogation, objection, protest, provocation, remonstrance, test, threat, trial, ultimatum, Claiming, summons to contest.
duel
duel, fencing, shootout, shootouts, affair of honor, single combat, sword fight.
expostulation
dissuasion, dissuasions.
gauntlet
gloves.
intractability
intractability.
opposition
adversary, antagonism, confrontation, counteraction, counterattack, defiance, disagreement, fight, friction, hindrance, impediment, inhibition, interference, objection, obstinacy, obstruction, opposition, protest, rebuff, repression, repulsion, resistance, suppression.
protest
big stink, formal complaint.
question
questions.
recalcitrancy
recalcitrancy.
state
challenge.
unruliness
intractableness, Indocility.
verb
communication
challenge, dispute, gainsay.
confront
brave, encounter, deal with.
confute
abnegate, abrogate, conflict, confute, contradict, deny, disavow, disprove, dispute, invalidate, negate, rebut, refute, rejoin, repeal, repudiate, Disaffirm.
counteract
neutralize, offset, tamper, Counterwork.
criticize
impeach.
defy
affront, confront, contravene, counter, counteract, countermand, cross, dare, defy, dissent, face, rebel, resist.
disagree
antagonize, argue, bicker, clash, collide, complain, contend, demur, differ, disagree, object, oppose, reject.
dispute, question
accost, arouse, ask for, assert, beard, brave, call for, claim, confront, cross, defy, demand, denounce, exact, face the music, hang in, impeach, impose, impugn, inquire, investigate, provoke, query, reclaim, require, stimulate, summon, tax, try, vindicate, call out, face off, fly in the face of, object to, stand up to, stick it out, face down, search out, make a stand, insist upon, invite competition, make a point of, throw down the gauntlet.
oppose
check, hinder, impede, inhibit, intercept, interfere, meddle, obstruct, oppress, repel, repress, repulse, suppress.
question
ask, canvass, catechize, contemplate, debate, delve, examine, explore, impugn, inquire, interpolate, interrogate, investigate, poll, probe, query, question, quiz, seek, survey.
resist
stand up to.
Examples of usage:
-
There
was
a
challenge
in
the
pause
made
here.
– The Crime Doctor by Ernest William Hornung
-
But
I
showed
him
that
you
came
within
the
conditions
of
the
challenge,
and
he
agreed
that
it
was
all
right.
– The Green Flag by Arthur Conan Doyle
-
That
it
is
a
fair
challenge,
and
a
good
adventure;
and
that
fight
he
shall,
if
any
man
will
answer
his
defiance.
– Hereward, The Last of the English by Charles Kingsley
-
You
will
take
my
challenge?
– The Lost Lady of Lone by E.D.E.N. Southworth
-
Vera
looked
up
with
a
challenge
in
her
eyes.
– The Mystery of the Four Fingers by Fred M. White
