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challenge (EN)
zelfstandig naamwoord, werkwoord

zelfstandig naamwoord “challenge”

enkelvoud challenge, meervoud challenges of ontelbaar
  1. uitdaging
    For many puzzle enthusiasts, solving a Rubik's Cube is a challenge they gladly embrace.
  2. uitdaging
    What the duke did was a challenge to the king's authority.
  3. uitdaging (tot een duel)
    He received a challenge from his rival, demanding satisfaction for the insult in the form of a duel.
  4. uitdaging (in de sport)
    The defender's strong challenge prevented the striker from scoring a goal.
  5. een poging om een boek te beperken of te verwijderen uit een bibliotheek of school
    Parents issued a challenge against the inclusion of the controversial book in the school's reading program.
  6. beroep (tegen een juridische uitspraak)
    The defense lawyer filed a challenge to the court's ruling, claiming it was unjust.

werkwoord “challenge”

infinitief challenge; hij challenges; verleden tijd challenged; volt. deelw. challenged; ger. challenging
  1. uitdagen
    We challenged the boys next door to a game of football to see who really owned the field.
  2. iemand uitdagen iets te doen
    "I challenge you to prove your claim," said the skeptic, doubting the magician's abilities.
  3. betwisten
    The scientist decided to challenge the accuracy of the data presented in the recent study.
  4. uitdagen
    The topic has clearly challenged many commentators, who struggled to explain the complex issue.
  5. wraking (van een jurylid)
    The attorney decided to challenge a juror who appeared to be biased during the selection process.
  6. in het leger, om een wachtwoord of identificatie vragen van iemand
    The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?" as we approached the military checkpoint in the dark.