challenge vs counterchallenge

counterchallenge vs challenge

challenge is a noun but counterchallenge is not a noun.

challenge and counterchallenge both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
challenge	Yes	No	Yes	No
counterchallenge	No	No	Yes	No

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

challenge: issue a challenge to
counterchallenge: challenge in turn

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

challenge (noun)	counterchallenge (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)	counterchallenge (verb)
issue a challenge to	challenge in turn
take exception to
raise a formal objection in a court of law
ask for identification

Difference between challenge and counterchallenge

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