CHALLENGE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Challenge.
How to pronounce challenge:
US
Challenge - as a noun
A demanding or stimulating situation
Example: "They reacted irrationally to the challenge of russian power"
A call to engage in a contest or fight
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speech actHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
Example: "His challenge of the assumption that japan is still our enemy"
A formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
A demand by a sentry for a password or identification
Challenge - as a verb
Take exception to
Example: "She challenged his claims"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dispute10gainsay11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contend10contest9repugn9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Issue a challenge to
Example: "Fischer challenged spassky to a match"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bid6invite9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ask for identification
Example: "The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard"
Raise a formal objection in a court of law
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take exceptionHypernyms (Closely Related)
object17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Completing this puzzle was a challenge."
"She accepted the challenge of running a marathon."
"The math problem presented a difficult challenge."
"The team faced a tough challenge in the championship game."
"Learning a new language can be a great challenge."
Word Game Points
Is CHALLENGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, challenge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CHALLENGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is CHALLENGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, challenge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCHALLENGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is CHALLENGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, challenge is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCHALLENGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
