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challenger

One entry found.

Main Entry:
1chal·lenge 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1challenge
Pronunciation:
\ˈcha-lənj\
Function:
verb
Inflected Form(s):
chal·lenged; chal·leng·ing
Etymology:
Middle English chalengen to accuse, from Anglo-French chalenger, from Latin calumniari to accuse falsely, from calumnia calumny
Date:
13th century
transitive verb1: to demand as due or deserved : require <an event that challenges explanation>2: to order to halt and prove identity <the sentry challenged the stranger>3: to dispute especially as being unjust, invalid, or outmoded : impugn <new data that challenges old assumptions>4: to question formally the legality or legal qualifications of <challenge a juror>5 a: to confront or defy boldly : dare <he challenged his critics to prove his guilt> b: to call out to duel or combat c: to invite into competition <he challenged his brother to a tennis match>6: to arouse or stimulate especially by presenting with difficulties <she wants a job that will challenge her>7: to administer a physiological and especially an immunologic challenge to (an organism or cell)intransitive verb1: to make or present a challenge2: to take legal exception
chal·leng·er noun


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