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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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Wes Streeting had the knack of displaying empathy and understanding of people's health challenges and frustration at NHS failings and delays.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The design of its dinner-plate-sized chips has so far meant they can only run smaller, less complex models, while also presenting challenges around managing defects in manufacturing.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Beyond supersonic travel lies hypersonic travel, which involves flying at Mach 5 or above and comes with intense thermal challenges that have yet to be resolved.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Instead, its argument was that challenges to the orders were completely unreviewable.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

While Islam doesn’t restrict women from exercising—in fact all Muslims are required to care for their bodies through exercise and healthy eating habits—women face a unique set of challenges with sports.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad