Antonyms for challenged


Grammar : Verb
Spell : chal-injd
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃæl ɪndʒd


Definition of challenged

Origin :
  • as a euphemism for "disabled," 1985, past participle adjective from challenge (v.).
  • verb dispute, question
Example sentences :
  • So far, there was little to choose betwixt challengers and challenged.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • She challenged his philosophy and gave him a chance to defend it.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • While these were being spoken, outside a sentry had challenged: "Samama!"
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • Evadna challenged from the gate, when he was ready to start.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • Out of his puniness and fright he challenged and menaced the whole wide world.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • It was the same when he challenged the hawk down out of the sky.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • "Then you knew that the trip would be dangerous," she challenged.
  • Extract from : « Pirates of the Gorm » by Nat Schachner
  • “Tell me first who did this thing,” he challenged, threateningly.
  • Extract from : « A Breath of Prairie and other stories » by Will Lillibridge
  • The mask gave her an air of mystery which challenged curiosity.
  • Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter
  • When challenged by the guards they asked food and shelter for the night.
  • Extract from : « Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight » by Mathew Joseph Holt

Synonyms for challenged

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