Which word can be used for the person who is challenged (in a contest)?
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The words "challenge" and "challenger" are well-known, but is there such a term as "challengee" - as I read somewhere? In other words, what would be an appropriate term to describe the person challenged, for instance, to play a challenge match? Unsure whether to ask for the "antonym" of challenger.
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asked Mar 26 '13 at 8:12
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The words "challenge" and "challenger" are well-known, but is there such a term as "challengee" - as I read somewhere? In other words, what would be an appropriate term to describe the person challenged, for instance, to play a challenge match? Unsure whether to ask for the "antonym" of challenger.
antonyms
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Google first
– SmokerAtStadium
Mar 26 '13 at 8:18
When the challenge involves trying to wrest an office or championship away from someone or something that currently holds it, your choices are numerous. In a political contest, the person being challenged is called the officeholder or incumbent, and the challenger is called the challenger, aspirant, upstart, or hopeful. In a sports contest, the top-rated person or team being challenged may be called the league (or division or bracket) leader, the current (or reigning or defending) champion, or the top dog.
– Sven Yargs
Mar 19 '14 at 18:16
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The words "challenge" and "challenger" are well-known, but is there such a term as "challengee" - as I read somewhere? In other words, what would be an appropriate term to describe the person challenged, for instance, to play a challenge match? Unsure whether to ask for the "antonym" of challenger.
antonyms
asked Mar 26 '13 at 8:12
TobiasTobias
1612
The words "challenge" and "challenger" are well-known, but is there such a term as "challengee" - as I read somewhere? In other words, what would be an appropriate term to describe the person challenged, for instance, to play a challenge match? Unsure whether to ask for the "antonym" of challenger.
antonyms
antonyms
asked Mar 26 '13 at 8:12
TobiasTobias
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asked Mar 26 '13 at 8:12
TobiasTobias
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asked Mar 26 '13 at 8:12
TobiasTobias
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asked Mar 26 '13 at 8:12
TobiasTobias
1612
asked Mar 26 '13 at 8:12
TobiasTobias
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1612
Google first
– SmokerAtStadium
Mar 26 '13 at 8:18
When the challenge involves trying to wrest an office or championship away from someone or something that currently holds it, your choices are numerous. In a political contest, the person being challenged is called the officeholder or incumbent, and the challenger is called the challenger, aspirant, upstart, or hopeful. In a sports contest, the top-rated person or team being challenged may be called the league (or division or bracket) leader, the current (or reigning or defending) champion, or the top dog.
– Sven Yargs
Mar 19 '14 at 18:16
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Google first
– SmokerAtStadium
Mar 26 '13 at 8:18
When the challenge involves trying to wrest an office or championship away from someone or something that currently holds it, your choices are numerous. In a political contest, the person being challenged is called the officeholder or incumbent, and the challenger is called the challenger, aspirant, upstart, or hopeful. In a sports contest, the top-rated person or team being challenged may be called the league (or division or bracket) leader, the current (or reigning or defending) champion, or the top dog.
– Sven Yargs
Mar 19 '14 at 18:16
Google first
– SmokerAtStadium
Mar 26 '13 at 8:18
Google first
– SmokerAtStadium
Mar 26 '13 at 8:18
When the challenge involves trying to wrest an office or championship away from someone or something that currently holds it, your choices are numerous. In a political contest, the person being challenged is called the officeholder or incumbent, and the challenger is called the challenger, aspirant, upstart, or hopeful. In a sports contest, the top-rated person or team being challenged may be called the league (or division or bracket) leader, the current (or reigning or defending) champion, or the top dog.
– Sven Yargs
Mar 19 '14 at 18:16
When the challenge involves trying to wrest an office or championship away from someone or something that currently holds it, your choices are numerous. In a political contest, the person being challenged is called the officeholder or incumbent, and the challenger is called the challenger, aspirant, upstart, or hopeful. In a sports contest, the top-rated person or team being challenged may be called the league (or division or bracket) leader, the current (or reigning or defending) champion, or the top dog.
– Sven Yargs
Mar 19 '14 at 18:16
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However Opponent is in my opinion a better word for the other person in a contest
answered Mar 26 '13 at 9:04
mplungjanmplungjan
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Aha thanks Mplungjan! Opponent sounds much better. Someone also proposed Defender (not Defendant as in the legal context). Defender, as opposed to challenger, implies defending a ranking position.
– Tobias
Mar 26 '13 at 9:44
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Challenger and Challenged (sometimes "the challenged")are perfectly acceptable.
answered Mar 26 '13 at 8:25
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Thanks this makes sense. I asked because I used the word in a bilingual form for my tennis club. In my language (Afrikaans) we have a single word for both, but in English its a bit lenghty to write "the challenged" (person), or "Name of the challenged player". Better then to qualify it as "challenged player" since "challenged person" has the euphemistic connotation of disability.
– Tobias
Mar 26 '13 at 8:35
'Challengee' has 33 000 Google hits, though probably some are for strange applications. If it's a students' tennis club, the members would probably go happily with 'challengee'; if it has a rather more sedate membership, the word-or-is-it? is best avoided.
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 26 '13 at 12:20
Now that we know you are talking about a tennis challenge ladder format, just call them players. See here for an example - charlotte.usta.com/Adult_Challenge_Ladders/… The format is normally structured such that there is no reason to distinguish between the two once a challenge has been accepted.
– Phil Sweet
Dec 9 '16 at 5:24
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The term generally used in boxing (which would be a good fit for what you want) is "defending champion."
answered Mar 19 '14 at 17:23
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I would go for the one challenged, which emphasises the binary relation with the challenger. It has some good results in Google books, among which :
The public scrutinizes the reaction of the one challenged.
(Paul in the Greco-Roman World: A Handbook edited by J. Paul Sampley)
answered Jun 17 '16 at 20:29
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When someone is challenging another person to perform a dare, or demonstration of courage, one might call the person who is challenging the "darer" and the one who is dared as the "challenged".
answered Dec 8 '16 at 19:47
ChasdChasd
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Welcome to English Language & Usage! We're looking for long answers that provide some explanation and context. Don't just give a one-line answer; explain why your answer is right, ideally with citations. Answers that don't include explanations may be removed.
– NVZ
Dec 8 '16 at 19:57
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"defender" can be used in sporting context.
When X challenges Y, then Y has to defend himself to win the challenge.
answered Apr 1 at 9:44
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Hi Sarvesh, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system is almost certain to flag it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of defender (linked to the source), and perhaps an example sentence. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
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However Opponent is in my opinion a better word for the other person in a contest
answered Mar 26 '13 at 9:04
mplungjanmplungjan
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Aha thanks Mplungjan! Opponent sounds much better. Someone also proposed Defender (not Defendant as in the legal context). Defender, as opposed to challenger, implies defending a ranking position.
– Tobias
Mar 26 '13 at 9:44
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However Opponent is in my opinion a better word for the other person in a contest
answered Mar 26 '13 at 9:04
mplungjanmplungjan
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Aha thanks Mplungjan! Opponent sounds much better. Someone also proposed Defender (not Defendant as in the legal context). Defender, as opposed to challenger, implies defending a ranking position.
– Tobias
Mar 26 '13 at 9:44
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However Opponent is in my opinion a better word for the other person in a contest
answered Mar 26 '13 at 9:04
mplungjanmplungjan
27.7k471109
However Opponent is in my opinion a better word for the other person in a contest
answered Mar 26 '13 at 9:04
mplungjanmplungjan
27.7k471109
answered Mar 26 '13 at 9:04
mplungjanmplungjan
27.7k471109
answered Mar 26 '13 at 9:04
mplungjanmplungjan
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answered Mar 26 '13 at 9:04
mplungjanmplungjan
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Aha thanks Mplungjan! Opponent sounds much better. Someone also proposed Defender (not Defendant as in the legal context). Defender, as opposed to challenger, implies defending a ranking position.
– Tobias
Mar 26 '13 at 9:44
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Aha thanks Mplungjan! Opponent sounds much better. Someone also proposed Defender (not Defendant as in the legal context). Defender, as opposed to challenger, implies defending a ranking position.
– Tobias
Mar 26 '13 at 9:44
Aha thanks Mplungjan! Opponent sounds much better. Someone also proposed Defender (not Defendant as in the legal context). Defender, as opposed to challenger, implies defending a ranking position.
– Tobias
Mar 26 '13 at 9:44
Aha thanks Mplungjan! Opponent sounds much better. Someone also proposed Defender (not Defendant as in the legal context). Defender, as opposed to challenger, implies defending a ranking position.
– Tobias
Mar 26 '13 at 9:44
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Challenger and Challenged (sometimes "the challenged")are perfectly acceptable.
answered Mar 26 '13 at 8:25
moonstarmoonstar
2,107811
Thanks this makes sense. I asked because I used the word in a bilingual form for my tennis club. In my language (Afrikaans) we have a single word for both, but in English its a bit lenghty to write "the challenged" (person), or "Name of the challenged player". Better then to qualify it as "challenged player" since "challenged person" has the euphemistic connotation of disability.
– Tobias
Mar 26 '13 at 8:35
'Challengee' has 33 000 Google hits, though probably some are for strange applications. If it's a students' tennis club, the members would probably go happily with 'challengee'; if it has a rather more sedate membership, the word-or-is-it? is best avoided.
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 26 '13 at 12:20
Now that we know you are talking about a tennis challenge ladder format, just call them players. See here for an example - charlotte.usta.com/Adult_Challenge_Ladders/… The format is normally structured such that there is no reason to distinguish between the two once a challenge has been accepted.
– Phil Sweet
Dec 9 '16 at 5:24
add a comment |
1
Challenger and Challenged (sometimes "the challenged")are perfectly acceptable.
answered Mar 26 '13 at 8:25
moonstarmoonstar
2,107811
Thanks this makes sense. I asked because I used the word in a bilingual form for my tennis club. In my language (Afrikaans) we have a single word for both, but in English its a bit lenghty to write "the challenged" (person), or "Name of the challenged player". Better then to qualify it as "challenged player" since "challenged person" has the euphemistic connotation of disability.
– Tobias
Mar 26 '13 at 8:35
'Challengee' has 33 000 Google hits, though probably some are for strange applications. If it's a students' tennis club, the members would probably go happily with 'challengee'; if it has a rather more sedate membership, the word-or-is-it? is best avoided.
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 26 '13 at 12:20
Now that we know you are talking about a tennis challenge ladder format, just call them players. See here for an example - charlotte.usta.com/Adult_Challenge_Ladders/… The format is normally structured such that there is no reason to distinguish between the two once a challenge has been accepted.
– Phil Sweet
Dec 9 '16 at 5:24
add a comment |
1
1
1
Challenger and Challenged (sometimes "the challenged")are perfectly acceptable.
answered Mar 26 '13 at 8:25
moonstarmoonstar
2,107811
Challenger and Challenged (sometimes "the challenged")are perfectly acceptable.
answered Mar 26 '13 at 8:25
moonstarmoonstar
2,107811
answered Mar 26 '13 at 8:25
moonstarmoonstar
2,107811
answered Mar 26 '13 at 8:25
moonstarmoonstar
2,107811
answered Mar 26 '13 at 8:25
moonstarmoonstar
2,107811
2,107811
Thanks this makes sense. I asked because I used the word in a bilingual form for my tennis club. In my language (Afrikaans) we have a single word for both, but in English its a bit lenghty to write "the challenged" (person), or "Name of the challenged player". Better then to qualify it as "challenged player" since "challenged person" has the euphemistic connotation of disability.
– Tobias
Mar 26 '13 at 8:35
'Challengee' has 33 000 Google hits, though probably some are for strange applications. If it's a students' tennis club, the members would probably go happily with 'challengee'; if it has a rather more sedate membership, the word-or-is-it? is best avoided.
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 26 '13 at 12:20
Now that we know you are talking about a tennis challenge ladder format, just call them players. See here for an example - charlotte.usta.com/Adult_Challenge_Ladders/… The format is normally structured such that there is no reason to distinguish between the two once a challenge has been accepted.
– Phil Sweet
Dec 9 '16 at 5:24
add a comment |
Thanks this makes sense. I asked because I used the word in a bilingual form for my tennis club. In my language (Afrikaans) we have a single word for both, but in English its a bit lenghty to write "the challenged" (person), or "Name of the challenged player". Better then to qualify it as "challenged player" since "challenged person" has the euphemistic connotation of disability.
– Tobias
Mar 26 '13 at 8:35
'Challengee' has 33 000 Google hits, though probably some are for strange applications. If it's a students' tennis club, the members would probably go happily with 'challengee'; if it has a rather more sedate membership, the word-or-is-it? is best avoided.
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 26 '13 at 12:20
Now that we know you are talking about a tennis challenge ladder format, just call them players. See here for an example - charlotte.usta.com/Adult_Challenge_Ladders/… The format is normally structured such that there is no reason to distinguish between the two once a challenge has been accepted.
– Phil Sweet
Dec 9 '16 at 5:24
Thanks this makes sense. I asked because I used the word in a bilingual form for my tennis club. In my language (Afrikaans) we have a single word for both, but in English its a bit lenghty to write "the challenged" (person), or "Name of the challenged player". Better then to qualify it as "challenged player" since "challenged person" has the euphemistic connotation of disability.
– Tobias
Mar 26 '13 at 8:35
Thanks this makes sense. I asked because I used the word in a bilingual form for my tennis club. In my language (Afrikaans) we have a single word for both, but in English its a bit lenghty to write "the challenged" (person), or "Name of the challenged player". Better then to qualify it as "challenged player" since "challenged person" has the euphemistic connotation of disability.
– Tobias
Mar 26 '13 at 8:35
'Challengee' has 33 000 Google hits, though probably some are for strange applications. If it's a students' tennis club, the members would probably go happily with 'challengee'; if it has a rather more sedate membership, the word-or-is-it? is best avoided.
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 26 '13 at 12:20
'Challengee' has 33 000 Google hits, though probably some are for strange applications. If it's a students' tennis club, the members would probably go happily with 'challengee'; if it has a rather more sedate membership, the word-or-is-it? is best avoided.
– Edwin Ashworth
Mar 26 '13 at 12:20
Now that we know you are talking about a tennis challenge ladder format, just call them players. See here for an example - charlotte.usta.com/Adult_Challenge_Ladders/… The format is normally structured such that there is no reason to distinguish between the two once a challenge has been accepted.
– Phil Sweet
Dec 9 '16 at 5:24
Now that we know you are talking about a tennis challenge ladder format, just call them players. See here for an example - charlotte.usta.com/Adult_Challenge_Ladders/… The format is normally structured such that there is no reason to distinguish between the two once a challenge has been accepted.
– Phil Sweet
Dec 9 '16 at 5:24
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The term generally used in boxing (which would be a good fit for what you want) is "defending champion."
answered Mar 19 '14 at 17:23
Level River StLevel River St
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The term generally used in boxing (which would be a good fit for what you want) is "defending champion."
answered Mar 19 '14 at 17:23
Level River StLevel River St
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The term generally used in boxing (which would be a good fit for what you want) is "defending champion."
answered Mar 19 '14 at 17:23
Level River StLevel River St
1,820716
The term generally used in boxing (which would be a good fit for what you want) is "defending champion."
answered Mar 19 '14 at 17:23
Level River StLevel River St
1,820716
answered Mar 19 '14 at 17:23
Level River StLevel River St
1,820716
answered Mar 19 '14 at 17:23
Level River StLevel River St
1,820716
answered Mar 19 '14 at 17:23
Level River StLevel River St
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I would go for the one challenged, which emphasises the binary relation with the challenger. It has some good results in Google books, among which :
The public scrutinizes the reaction of the one challenged.
(Paul in the Greco-Roman World: A Handbook edited by J. Paul Sampley)
answered Jun 17 '16 at 20:29
JoceJoce
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I would go for the one challenged, which emphasises the binary relation with the challenger. It has some good results in Google books, among which :
The public scrutinizes the reaction of the one challenged.
(Paul in the Greco-Roman World: A Handbook edited by J. Paul Sampley)
answered Jun 17 '16 at 20:29
JoceJoce
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I would go for the one challenged, which emphasises the binary relation with the challenger. It has some good results in Google books, among which :
The public scrutinizes the reaction of the one challenged.
(Paul in the Greco-Roman World: A Handbook edited by J. Paul Sampley)
answered Jun 17 '16 at 20:29
JoceJoce
1,671713
I would go for the one challenged, which emphasises the binary relation with the challenger. It has some good results in Google books, among which :
The public scrutinizes the reaction of the one challenged.
(Paul in the Greco-Roman World: A Handbook edited by J. Paul Sampley)
answered Jun 17 '16 at 20:29
JoceJoce
1,671713
answered Jun 17 '16 at 20:29
JoceJoce
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answered Jun 17 '16 at 20:29
JoceJoce
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When someone is challenging another person to perform a dare, or demonstration of courage, one might call the person who is challenging the "darer" and the one who is dared as the "challenged".
answered Dec 8 '16 at 19:47
ChasdChasd
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Welcome to English Language & Usage! We're looking for long answers that provide some explanation and context. Don't just give a one-line answer; explain why your answer is right, ideally with citations. Answers that don't include explanations may be removed.
– NVZ
Dec 8 '16 at 19:57
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When someone is challenging another person to perform a dare, or demonstration of courage, one might call the person who is challenging the "darer" and the one who is dared as the "challenged".
answered Dec 8 '16 at 19:47
ChasdChasd
11
Welcome to English Language & Usage! We're looking for long answers that provide some explanation and context. Don't just give a one-line answer; explain why your answer is right, ideally with citations. Answers that don't include explanations may be removed.
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When someone is challenging another person to perform a dare, or demonstration of courage, one might call the person who is challenging the "darer" and the one who is dared as the "challenged".
answered Dec 8 '16 at 19:47
ChasdChasd
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When someone is challenging another person to perform a dare, or demonstration of courage, one might call the person who is challenging the "darer" and the one who is dared as the "challenged".
answered Dec 8 '16 at 19:47
ChasdChasd
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answered Dec 8 '16 at 19:47
ChasdChasd
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answered Dec 8 '16 at 19:47
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answered Dec 8 '16 at 19:47
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Welcome to English Language & Usage! We're looking for long answers that provide some explanation and context. Don't just give a one-line answer; explain why your answer is right, ideally with citations. Answers that don't include explanations may be removed.
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"defender" can be used in sporting context.
When X challenges Y, then Y has to defend himself to win the challenge.
answered Apr 1 at 9:44
SarveshSarvesh
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Hi Sarvesh, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system is almost certain to flag it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of defender (linked to the source), and perhaps an example sentence. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
– Chappo
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"defender" can be used in sporting context.
When X challenges Y, then Y has to defend himself to win the challenge.
answered Apr 1 at 9:44
SarveshSarvesh
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Hi Sarvesh, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system is almost certain to flag it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of defender (linked to the source), and perhaps an example sentence. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
– Chappo
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"defender" can be used in sporting context.
When X challenges Y, then Y has to defend himself to win the challenge.
answered Apr 1 at 9:44
SarveshSarvesh
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"defender" can be used in sporting context.
When X challenges Y, then Y has to defend himself to win the challenge.
answered Apr 1 at 9:44
SarveshSarvesh
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answered Apr 1 at 9:44
SarveshSarvesh
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answered Apr 1 at 9:44
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answered Apr 1 at 9:44
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Hi Sarvesh, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system is almost certain to flag it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of defender (linked to the source), and perhaps an example sentence. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
– Chappo
Apr 1 at 10:50
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Hi Sarvesh, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system is almost certain to flag it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of defender (linked to the source), and perhaps an example sentence. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
– Chappo
Apr 1 at 10:50
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Hi Sarvesh, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system is almost certain to flag it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of defender (linked to the source), and perhaps an example sentence. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
– Chappo
Apr 1 at 10:50
Hi Sarvesh, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system is almost certain to flag it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of defender (linked to the source), and perhaps an example sentence. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
– Chappo
Apr 1 at 10:50
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– SmokerAtStadium
Mar 26 '13 at 8:18
When the challenge involves trying to wrest an office or championship away from someone or something that currently holds it, your choices are numerous. In a political contest, the person being challenged is called the officeholder or incumbent, and the challenger is called the challenger, aspirant, upstart, or hopeful. In a sports contest, the top-rated person or team being challenged may be called the league (or division or bracket) leader, the current (or reigning or defending) champion, or the top dog.
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