Antonyms for challenge
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : chal-inj |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃæl ɪndʒ |
Definition of challenge
Origin :- early 14c., "something one can be accused of, a fault, blemish;" mid-14c., "false accusation, malicious charge; accusation of wrong-doing," also "act of laying claim" (to something), from Anglo-French chalenge, Old French chalonge "calumny, slander; demand, opposition," in legal use, "accusation, claim, dispute," from Anglo-French chalengier, Old French chalongier "to accuse, to dispute" (see challenge (v.)). Accusatory connotations died out 17c. Meanings "an objection" in law, etc.; "a calling to fight" are from mid-15c. Meaning "difficult task" is from 1954.
- noun dispute, question
- verb dispute, question
- It is our birthright as citizens of this great Republic, and we'll meet this challenge.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- There are some who challenge the expediency of the Imperial character of this realm.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- The challenge was accepted, and the parties met on the following day.
- Extract from : « Biographical Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- He was told that the cardinals were not there to receive a challenge to battle.
- Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
- Long before these points were settled, the challenge was given and accepted.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- As Vivian had given the challenge, Wharton had the first fire.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- The challenge was very prettily worded: I believe I can repeat it.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- Show me the fault of it: I challenge all the logic of all the Percivals.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- Phoebe's tone was a challenge, whether she meant it to be so or not.
- Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
- What was there to ask that would not be a challenge to her to lie, as the serpent had lied?
- Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
Synonyms for challenge
- accost
- arouse
- ask for
- assert
- beard
- brave
- call for
- call out
- claim
- claiming
- confront
- confrontation
- cross
- dare
- defiance
- defy
- demand
- demanding
- demur
- denounce
- exact
- face down
- face off
- face the music
- fly in the face of
- hang in
- impeach
- impose
- impugn
- inquire
- insist upon
- interrogation
- investigate
- invite competition
- make a point of
- make a stand
- object to
- objection
- protest
- provocation
- provoke
- query
- reclaim
- remonstrance
- require
- search out
- stand up to
- stick it out
- stimulate
- summon
- summons to contest
- tax
- test
- threat
- throw down the gauntlet
- trial
- try
- ultimatum
- vindicate
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