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Challenge

🔄 Synonyms of "Challenge"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
disputenoun	An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.
gainsayverb	(transitive, formal) To say something in contradiction to.
take exceptionverb	To take offense; to object or protest. [with to]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Challenge"

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Word	Definition
disputenoun	An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.
take exceptionverb	To take offense; to object or protest. [with to]
gainsayverb	(transitive, formal) To say something in contradiction to.
confrontverb	(transitive) To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with.
rivalnoun	A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.
competitionnoun	(uncountable) The action of competing.
contentionnoun	Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
argueverb	(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
contestationnoun	The act of challenging or disputing a claim or idea.
endeavournoun	British standard spelling of endeavor.
incitementnoun	A call to act; encouragement to act, often in an illegal way.
contestnoun	(countable) A competition.
disputingnoun	dispute; argument
disagreementnoun	(uncountable) A condition of not agreeing or concurring.
attacknoun	An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.
contested	Controversial; contentious; debated.
fightverb	(transitive) To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.
disputed	Argued; not certain, agreed upon, or accepted.
cheatverb	(intransitive) To violate rules in order to gain, or attempt to gain, advantage from a situation.
featnoun	A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.