challenge vs stimulate

stimulate vs challenge

challenge is a noun but stimulate is not a noun.

challenge and stimulate both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of challenge include provoke, 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)	stimulate (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)	stimulate (verb)
issue a challenge to	cause to be alert and energetic
take exception to	act as a stimulant
raise a formal objection in a court of law	provide the needed stimulus for
ask for identification	cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
	cause to occur rapidly
	stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
	stir feelings in

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