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Challenged - English meaning

ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒd

Challenged – definitions in English dictionary

adjective

Used euphemistically to indicate that someone suffers disability in a specified respect.

Usage examples:

My experience of being physically challenged
verb

Dispute the truth or validity of.

Usage examples:

It is possible to challenge the report's assumptions

Synonims:

QuestionDisagree withObject toTake exception toConfrontDisputeTake issue withProtest againstCall into questionDemur about/againstDissent fromBe a dissenter from
verb

Invite (someone) to engage in a contest.

Usage examples:

He challenged one of my men to a duel
verb

Expose (the immune system) to pathogenic organisms or antigens.

adjective

Used as a polite way to refer to someone who has a disability (= a physical or mental condition that makes it more difficult for them to do particular things)

Usage examples:

Schools should keep copies of large-print books for visually challenged students., he cycled across…
adjective

Having a physical disadvantage or something you cannot do as well as other people

Usage examples:

Being vertically challenged (= short) is not that unusual for hollywood film stars., using a phone …

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挑战

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Uitgedaagd

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Contesté

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Herausgefordert

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चुनौतीः

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Sfidato

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도전

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Бросил вызов

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Desafiado

Word origin

Middle English (in the senses ‘accusation’ and ‘accuse’): from Old French chalenge (noun), chalenger (verb), from Latin calumnia ‘calumny’, calumniari ‘calumniate’.

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Challenged – similar words

challenge

ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ

noun

A call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.

Usage examples:

He accepted the challenge
verb

Exposure of the immune system to pathogenic organisms or antigens.

Usage examples:

Recently vaccinated calves should be protected from challenge
noun

Something needing great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully, or the situation of facing this kind of effort

Usage examples:

[ c ] it’s a challenge being in a marriage when both partners have high-pressure jobs., [ c ] no ma…
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Challenged synonims

call into question

idiom

Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

idiom

To cause doubts about something

Usage examples:

The fact that a party can be voted into power by a minority of the electorate calls into question t…
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confront

kənˈfrʌnt

verb

Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.

Usage examples:

He confronted the robbers as they were trying to leave
verb

To face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person

Usage examples:

As she left the court, she was confronted by angry crowds who tried to block her way., it's an issu…
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dispute

dɪˈspjuːt

noun

A disagreement or argument.

Usage examples:

A territorial dispute between the two countries
verb

Argue about (something).

Usage examples:

The point has been much disputed
noun

An argument or disagreement

Usage examples:

[ c ] management and the union are trying to resolve the dispute over working conditions., her skil…
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question

ˈkwes.tʃən

noun

A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.

Usage examples:

We hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions
verb

Ask (someone) questions, especially in an official context.

Usage examples:

Four men were being questioned about the killings
verb

A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

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take exception to

phrase

To be offended or made angry by something or someone

Usage examples:

Why did you take exception to what he said? he was only joking., he took exception to criticism abo…
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take issue with

idiom

To disagree strongly with someone or something

Usage examples:

I take issue with parents who push their children too hard.
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