challenger
/'tʃælinsʤə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who competes with another, especially in a contest or election: A "challenger" is someone who enters a competition against the current holder of a title or position, aiming to defeat them.
- A person who disputes or questions something: A "challenger" can also be someone who formally questions the validity or truth of a statement, decision, or situation.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The reigning champion prepared thoroughly for the young challenger. (The current champion got ready to face the new competitor.)
- She was the main challenger for the leadership position. (She was the primary person competing for the top job.)
- The lawyer acted as a challenger to the evidence presented in court. (The lawyer formally questioned the evidence.)
Advanced Usage
- "To mount/pose a serious challenge": This phrase is often used with "challenger" to indicate the strength of the competition they present.
- The independent candidate emerged as a serious challenger in the election. (The independent candidate became a strong competitor.)
Variants and Related Words
- Challenge (noun/verb): The act of challenging or a difficult task.
- Challenging (adjective): Difficult in a way that tests one's abilities.
Synonyms
- Rival: A person competing with another for the same objective.
- Contender: A person or group competing with others to achieve something.
- Competitor: A person who takes part in a sporting contest or business rivalry.
Related Phrases
- Underdog challenger: A challenger who is not expected to win.
- The underdog challenger surprised everyone with a victory.
- To face a challenger: To compete against someone who is challenging you.
- The company must face new challengers in the market.
Noun
- the contestant you hope to defeat
- he had respect for his rivals
- he wanted to know what the competition was doing