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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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The US hardware titan's move challenges the likes of Apple, Intel and AMD in the PC domain, although the new devices will likely carry a hefty price tag.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“We need a new articulation of what conservatives believe,” he writes, and “a fresh argument for how a rising generation can apply these principles to the challenges of today.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The question is not only whether Iraola can implement that style at Liverpool but whether it can be done every few days, with the challenges of European football.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

People who are at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis often experience challenges even before receiving a diagnosis.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Roz had traveled incredible distances and faced extraordinary challenges on her mission to stop the poison tide.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown