challenge

/ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/

noun

1
A confrontation; a dare.
2
A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
3
A procedure or action.
4
The opening and crying of hounds at first finding the scent of their game.

1
To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
“We challenged the boys next door to a game of football.”
2
To dare (someone).
3
To dispute (something).
“to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation”
4
To make a formal objection to a juror.
5
To claim as due; to demand as a right.
6
To censure; to blame.
7
To question or demand the countersign from (one who attempts to pass the lines).
“The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?"”
8
To object to the reception of the vote of, e.g. on the ground that the person is not qualified as a voter.
9
To take (a final exam) in order to get credit for a course without taking it.

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