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Meaning of challenged

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

challenged

Pronunciation:/ˈtʃæl.əndʒd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

    Example: We challenged the boys next door to a game of football.

  2. To dare (someone).

  3. To dispute (something).

    Example: to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation

  4. To make a formal objection to a juror.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Lacking some physical or mental attribute or skill ; used after adverbs to make politically correct adjectives.

    Example: mentally challenged

  2. Used following adverbs to make adjectives in imitation of and mocking adjectives of this kind.

    Example: vertically challenged