CHALLENGE

(noun) a demand by a sentry for a password or identification
(noun) questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
"his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy"
(noun) a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
(noun) a call to engage in a contest or fight
(noun) a demanding or stimulating situation
"they reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power"
(verb) raise a formal objection in a court of law
synonyms : take exception
(verb) ask for identification
"The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard"
(verb) issue a challenge to
"Fischer challenged Spassky to a match"
(verb) take exception to
"She challenged his claims"
synonyms : dispute , gainsay
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