Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desafiar

verb
deh-sah-FEE-ar
Definition
To challenge or provoke someone to take a risk or engage in a competition.
Examples
  • Ele decidiu desafiar seu amigo para uma corrida.
  • O professor desafia os alunos a pensar de maneira crítica.
  • Ela sempre gosta de desafiar a si mesma a aprender algo novo.
Meaning
To confront someone in a way that is meant to entice them to do something that may be difficult or risky.
Synonyms
  • provocar
  • confrontar
  • testar
  • competir