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challenge (EN)
substantiv, verb

substantiv “challenge”

singular challenge, plural challenges eller oräknebar
  1. utmaning
    For many puzzle enthusiasts, solving a Rubik's Cube is a challenge they gladly embrace.
  2. uppror (mot en auktoritet)
    What the duke did was a challenge to the king's authority.
  3. duellutmaning
    He received a challenge from his rival, demanding satisfaction for the insult in the form of a duel.
  4. närkamp (inom sport)
    The defender's strong challenge prevented the striker from scoring a goal.
  5. ett försök att begränsa eller ta bort en bok från ett bibliotek eller en skola
    Parents issued a challenge against the inclusion of the controversial book in the school's reading program.
  6. överklagan (av ett rättsligt beslut)
    The defense lawyer filed a challenge to the court's ruling, claiming it was unjust.

verb “challenge”

infinitiv challenge; han challenges; preteritum challenged; supinum challenged; gerundium challenging
  1. utmana (till tävlan)
    We challenged the boys next door to a game of football to see who really owned the field.
  2. utmana någon att göra något
    "I challenge you to prove your claim," said the skeptic, doubting the magician's abilities.
  3. ifrågasätta (sanning eller giltighet)
    The scientist decided to challenge the accuracy of the data presented in the recent study.
  4. utmana
    The topic has clearly challenged many commentators, who struggled to explain the complex issue.
  5. avvisa (jurymedlem)
    The attorney decided to challenge a juror who appeared to be biased during the selection process.
  6. i militären, att be om ett lösenord eller identifiering från någon
    The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?" as we approached the military checkpoint in the dark.