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 took this as a challenge to dedicate ourselves to making what we now refer to as “The Emily.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The judge certified those asylum seekers as a class that can challenge the administration’s action in court.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The challenge is not whether to use AI, but how it is governed and who is responsible for overseeing it.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The No Kings organizers seem to understand this challenge.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“Like, some people took this challenge to a whole other level of crazy. Look at that one.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam