objection vs challenge

challenge vs objection

objection and challenge both are nouns.

objection is not a verb while challenge is a verb.

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

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

objection: the speech act of objecting
challenge: a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

Other hyponyms of objection include complaint, demur, demurral, demurrer, dissent, exception, beef, bitch, gripe, kick, squawk, protest, protestation, protest.

objection (noun)	challenge (noun)
(law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality	a call to engage in a contest or fight
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent	questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
the speech act of objecting	a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest	a demand by a sentry for a password or identification
	a demanding or stimulating situation

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

Difference between objection and challenge

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