challenge vs impeach

impeach vs challenge

challenge is a noun but impeach is not a noun.

challenge and impeach both are verbs.

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

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

challenge: issue a challenge to
impeach: challenge the honesty or veracity of

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

challenge (noun)	impeach (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)	impeach (verb)
issue a challenge to	bring an accusation against; level a charge against
take exception to	charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office
raise a formal objection in a court of law	challenge the honesty or veracity of
ask for identification

Difference between challenge and impeach

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