challenge vs provoke

provoke vs challenge

challenge is a noun but provoke is not a noun.

challenge and provoke both are verbs.

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

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

challenge: issue a challenge to
provoke: provide the needed stimulus for

Other hyponyms of challenge include stimulate, counterchallenge, 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)	provoke (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)	provoke (verb)
issue a challenge to	provide the needed stimulus for
take exception to	evoke or provoke to appear or occur
raise a formal objection in a court of law	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
ask for identification	annoy continually or chronically

Difference between challenge and provoke

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