challenges

objection protest test threat

claiming confrontation dare defiance demanding demur interrogation provocation remonstrance trial ultimatum

summons to contest

acceptance

peace

agree answer decide win

ask for assert call for claim confront defy demand denounce impose require test try

accost arouse beard brave cross dare exact impeach impugn inquire investigate provoke query reclaim stimulate summon tax vindicate

call out face down face off face the music fly in the face of hang in insist upon invite competition make a point of make a stand object to search out stand up to stick it out throw down the gauntlet

deny

answer calm dodge ignore

agreement decision victory