challenge vs call into question

call into question vs challenge

challenge is a noun but call into question is not a noun.

challenge and call into question both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
challenge	Yes	No	Yes	No
call into question	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, call into question is a hyponym of challenge; that is, call into question is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than challenge:

challenge: issue a challenge to
call into question: challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

Other hyponyms of challenge include provoke, stimulate, counterchallenge, oppugn, question, impeach, impugn, dare, defy, call one's bluff, call out, remand, remit, send back, appeal, action, litigate, process, sue, litigate.

challenge (noun)	call into question (noun)
a call to engage in a contest or fight
questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
a demand by a sentry for a password or identification
a demanding or stimulating situation

challenge (verb)	call into question (verb)
issue a challenge to	challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
take exception to
raise a formal objection in a court of law
ask for identification

Difference between challenge and call into question

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