challenges

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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The company’s ability to reuse its rockets, especially their upper stages, is the crucial threshold, bringing with it risks of delays, setbacks or regulatory challenges, the analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

So what happens if a Woodbridge football player challenges her to a pull-up contest?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

I really enjoyed the resilience they showed with 10 men, with the subs coming on and John Stones blocking things, Dan Burn heading every ball clear and Djed Spence making some really important challenges.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

The decision is another victory for the European Commission, the EU's digital watchdog, after TikTok and Meta also lost challenges against the DMA.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

I was always tutoring and looking for new challenges.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson