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Definitions

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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Environmental groups said they would challenge the committee’s exemption decision in court.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

He lost the legal challenge after a judge found the newspapers “established the substantial truth” of many of the allegations against him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The event has grown in popularity since that pub talk challenge in 1963, with people from around the world taking part and crowds flocking to witness the uphill spectacle.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

While this process is widely accepted, systems like TOI-5205 b challenge existing models.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

I did not dare to challenge the beast.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.