Challenge and Questioning

Challenge

Challenge noun - Questioning a statement and demanding an explanation.
Usage example: his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy

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

Questioning

Questioning noun - A request for information.

Challenge and questioning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Challenge" instead a verb "Questioning".

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