Challenge and Prove

Challenge

Challenge verb - To demand proof of the truth or rightness of.

Prove is an antonym for challenge.

Prove

Prove verb - To show the existence or truth of by evidence.
Usage example: the prosecutor used DNA evidence to prove the defendant's guilt

Challenge is an antonym for prove.

Nearby Words: proved, proven, proving, provable

Common collocations

power challenge power prove power
man challenge man prove man
claim challenge claim prove claim
someone challenge someone prove someone
Other words: right, death, time, way, rule, times, skills.

Both words in one sentence

  • Duel Boss Natsu wants to take him down alone, as he's a Boisterous Bruiser with a desire to prove and challenge himself, and Laxus is well known as being absurdly strong.
    Source: Duel Boss
  • Radio / Old Harry's Game Ironic Echo: In the episode "The Beautiful Game", the Professor appoints Thomas as England captain for the Underworld Cup, in the belief that he'll rise to the challenge and prove himself, much to Satan's disbelief.
  • In the Old Harry's Game episode "The Beautiful Game", the Professor appoints Thomas as England captain for the Underworld Cup, in the belief that he'll rise to the challenge and prove himself, much to Satan's disbelief.
    Source: Ironic Echo
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