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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But beneath the festivities, twin challenges are testing the country's unity.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

That’s a big assumption, but an even bigger one must also be made, as we can’t know the future challenges the U.S. will successfully hurdle.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

“While the recent sharp drop in oil prices is an encouraging development, the challenges created by the war will likely persist for some time,” IATA’s Director General Willie Walsh says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

This role includes reporting to the Legislature “on the condition of education based on statewide engagement and travel to identify significant trends, challenges, and emerging issues.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

"Well, you've indicted someone for perjury for contradicting the state's case. Do you intend to prosecute everyone who challenges the evidence in this case?"

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson