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Learn to pronounce chal·lenge

/ˈCHalənj/
noun
  1. a call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel.
    "he accepted the challenge"
    synonyms: dare, provocation, summons
  2. an objection or query as to the truth of something, often with an implicit demand for proof.
    "a challenge to the legality of the order"
    synonyms: confrontation with, dispute with, stand against, test of, opposition, disagreement with, questioning of, defiance, ultimatum
  3. the administration of an immunogenic or infectious agent to an animal or person, in order to study the resulting immune response or measure the efficacy of a vaccine.
    "challenge trials have yielded positive results when carefully and ethically conducted"

verb
  1. invite (someone) to engage in a contest.
    "he challenged one of my men to a duel"
  2. dispute the truth or validity of.
    "it is possible to challenge the report's assumptions"
  3. administer an immunogenic or infectious agent to an animal or person, in order to study the resulting immune response or measure the efficacy of a vaccine.
    "the mice were challenged with the influenza virus"

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May 29, 2024 · The meaning of CHALLENGE is to dispute especially as being unjust, invalid, or outmoded : impugn. How to use challenge in a sentence.
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On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to challenges, such as: objection, test, protest, threat, ultimatum, and provocation.
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to invite (someone) to take part in a contest or to perform a feat I challenge you to swim to the other side of the pond. Synonyms & Similar Words.
On this page you'll find 173 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to challenge, such as: objection, protest, test, threat, claiming, and confrontation.
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verb (used with object) · to summon to a contest of skill, strength, etc. · to take exception to; call in question: · to demand as something due or rightful.