To make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; SYN. contend, repugn.

ETYM Old Eng. darien, to lie hidden, be timid.
To be courageous enough to try or do something:.

1. To challenge; SYN. dare.
2. To elude, esp. in a baffling way; SYN. resist, refuse.
3. To resist or confront with resistance; SYN. withstand, hold, hold up.

1. To call out; to summon forth.
2. To call to mind, by suggestion.

To cause to feel resentment or indignation; SYN. offend.

1. To call forth; SYN. evoke, call forth, kick up.
2. To provide the needed stimulus for; SYN. stimulate.