Challenge and Contend

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Challenge

Challenge verb - Take exception to.

Usage example: She challenged his claims

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Contend and challenge are semantically related In some cases you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Challenge".

Nearby Words: challenged, challenging, challenger

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

Usage example: two traditional rivals contending for the championship

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Challenge and contend are semantically related in compete topic. Sometimes you can use "Challenge" instead a verb "Contend".

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character	challenge character	contend character
power	challenge power	contend power
time	challenge time	contend time
characters	challenge characters	contend characters

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