Synonyms for challenge


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : chal-inj
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃæl ɪndʒ

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Définition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

Antonyms for challenge

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