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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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Kennedy has long promoted views that challenge mainstream public health consensus, including support for expanded access to raw milk.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

The dominance of incumbent players has left little space for challenge beyond niche offerings like Mastodon or BeReal.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

The findings challenge the long-standing idea that creativity and technological advances mainly developed during times of environmental stability and abundance.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

The changes will require development to existing engines but a senior insider said: "Everybody is in the mood for a challenge."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Ivan wasn’t up to the challenge of talking, so the designers had proposed adding a recording of a person singing.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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