challenge

[chal-inj] / ˈtʃæl ɪndʒ /

NOUN

dispute, question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

objection protest test threat

STRONG

claiming confrontation dare defiance demanding demur interrogation provocation remonstrance trial ultimatum

WEAK

summons to contest

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance

STRONG

peace

WEAK

agree answer decide win

VERB

dispute, question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny

STRONG

answer calm dodge ignore

WEAK

agreement decision victory

Example Sentences

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"We were mostly starting from square one, and that threw up all sorts of challenges, but also joyful surprises," he said.

From BBC

The salvage operation was "a huge technical challenge" and the fact it was managed within a week was "pretty good going", he claimed.

From BBC

"One out of every 30 events we play can get this challenging," Bhatia said.

From Barron's

A closer look at Friday’s report revealed inflation challenges lurking under the surface.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the tough economics are making the search for successors more challenging.

From The Wall Street Journal