Challenge and Resist

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Challenge

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

Usage example: don't hesitate to challenge any statement that generalizes about people

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Resist is a synonym for challenge in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Resist" instead a verb "Challenge", when it comes to topics like support, battle.

Nearby Words: challenged, challenging, challenger

Resist

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

Usage example: it is important to resist the temptation to run away from your problems

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Challenge is a synonym for resist in activity topic. Sometimes you can use "Challenge" instead a verb "Resist", if it concerns topics such as support.

Nearby Words: resistance, resistant, resisted, resisting, resistive

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power	challenge power	resist power
force	challenge force	resist force
time	challenge time	resist time
rule	challenge rule	resist rule
Other words: authority.

Both words in one sentence

One good way to trick a troll into watching the sunrise is to challenge them to a game of riddles: no troll can resist such a challenge.

Source: Weaksauce Weakness
When Chip expresses his shock, she apologizes and says she couldn't resist the intellectual challenge.

Source: Western Animation / Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
Trixie can't resist finding out what powers Twilight's amulet has that make her rival so confident, and accepts the challenge.

Source: Recap / My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic S3 E5 "Magic Duel"

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