challenge (EN)
nom, verb

nom “challenge”

sg. challenge, pl. challenges or uncountable
  1. repte
    For many puzzle enthusiasts, solving a Rubik's Cube is a challenge they gladly embrace.
  2. desafiament
    What the duke did was a challenge to the king's authority.
  3. desafiament (en el context de duel)
    He received a challenge from his rival, demanding satisfaction for the insult in the form of a duel.
  4. entrada (en l'àmbit esportiu)
    The defender's strong challenge prevented the striker from scoring a goal.
  5. un esforç per restringir o eliminar un llibre d'una biblioteca o escola
    Parents issued a challenge against the inclusion of the controversial book in the school's reading program.
  6. impugnació (d'una decisió legal)
    The defense lawyer filed a challenge to the court's ruling, claiming it was unjust.

verb “challenge”

challenge; he challenges; past challenged, part. challenged; ger. challenging
  1. desafiar
    We challenged the boys next door to a game of football to see who really owned the field.
  2. desafiant algú a fer alguna cosa
    "I challenge you to prove your claim," said the skeptic, doubting the magician's abilities.
  3. posar en dubte
    The scientist decided to challenge the accuracy of the data presented in the recent study.
  4. suposar un repte
    The topic has clearly challenged many commentators, who struggled to explain the complex issue.
  5. recusació (d'un jurat)
    The attorney decided to challenge a juror who appeared to be biased during the selection process.
  6. a l'exèrcit, demanar una contrasenya o identificació a algú
    The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?" as we approached the military checkpoint in the dark.