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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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And how has the Kremlin responded to these challenges?

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

However, rising commodity prices and ongoing global geopolitical uncertainties are noted as challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The latest Voya Cares research shows the real financial challenges this can create.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Here are some common election day concerns and challenges and how to end your Tuesday with an “I voted” sticker.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Liz’s coyote challenges are so popular, we have to organize the kids into lines.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz