challenge

chal-lenge · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A task or situation that tests someone's abilities or resources.

  2. 2.

    To invite someone to compete or take part in a contest.

  3. 3.

    A call to participate in a contest or fight.

  4. 4.

    To question or dispute something.

  5. 5.

    A questioning of the truth or validity of something.

Forms

plural: challenges

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    rise to the challenge — to prove oneself capable of handling difficulty
  • •
    challenge the status quo — to question established practices

Related words

Antonyms: ease, simplicity
See also: compete, dare, difficult, test
Synonyms: dare, difficulty, obstacle, test

Etymology

From Old French chalenge ("accusation, claim, dispute"), from Latin calumnia ("trickery, false accusation").