Definition of challenges

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • challenges is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • challenges is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • challenges is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of challenges


  • take exception to (verb)

    Examples

    1. She challenged his claims

    Synonyms

    1. dispute
    2. gainsay
  • raise a formal objection in a court of law (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. take exception
  • a call to engage in a contest or fight (noun)
  • a demand by a sentry for a password or identification (noun)
  • a demanding or stimulating situation (noun)

    Examples

    1. they reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power
  • a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror (noun)
  • ask for identification (verb)

    Examples

    1. The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard
  • issue a challenge to (verb)

    Examples

    1. Fischer challenged Spassky to a match
  • questioning a statement and demanding an explanation (noun)

    Examples

    1. his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy

See definition of challenges in Merriam Webster