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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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In a speech aimed at steadying his tottering premiership on Monday, Sir Keir said "incremental change won't cut it" as he promised to "face up to the big challenges" the country faced.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

But there are also major engineering challenges that have made some industry experts skeptical about their feasibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

He occasionally challenges himself by limiting his color palette.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Despite committee progress, the bill faces significant challenges in the full Senate, needing bipartisan support and resolution on ethics provisions.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

While exciting and very gratifying, the Supreme Court rulings on juveniles created all sorts of new challenges for us.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson