Definitions
1.nounA confrontation; a dare.
2.nounA difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
3.nounA procedure or action.
4.nounThe opening and crying of hounds at first finding the scent of their game.
5.verbTo invite (someone) to take part in a competition."We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."
6.verbTo dare (someone).
7.verbTo dispute (something)."to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation"
8.verbTo make a formal objection to a juror.
9.verbTo claim as due; to demand as a right.
10.verbTo censure; to blame.
11.verbTo question or demand the countersign from (one who attempts to pass the lines)."The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?""
12.verbTo object to the reception of the vote of, e.g. on the ground that the person is not qualified as a voter.
13.verbTo take (a final exam) in order to get credit for a course without taking it.