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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In many ways, public records show, Hales’ life has been marked by challenges leading up to the deadly blaze.

From Los Angeles Times

The Russians' lawyers challenge the indictment on the grounds that it lacks "concrete and objective facts".

From BBC

He survived that challenge when Cabinet ministers rallied round and publicly backed the prime minister.

From BBC

Mr. Olivier is trying to challenge an ordinance in Brandon, Miss., that restricts protests near a public amphitheater.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now he gets the chance to challenge a city restriction on protests.

From The Wall Street Journal