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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"We could have been helped at times by the ref with 50-50 challenges," the Aston Villa man said.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Based on my daily work with patients and families, let me offer three key challenges that need to be overcome so that medical advances can benefit as many people as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

With open minds, let’s examine how fathers are coping with their roles in the challenges of today’s family life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

He cited familiar challenges for European tech firms including tight regulation and a tougher search for financing than competitors in the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

It was a situation that led to one of the greatest challenges of long-term Arctic searching—boredom.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler