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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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Google Gemini spent the past year clawing its way to a seat at the table alongside OpenAI and Anthropic, but its cutting-edge reputation is facing challenges today.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

That effort took some $5.4 billion, approved by Congress, though a 2018 audit found that the agencies still faced funding challenges.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Our enemies understand our economic and financial challenges.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The U.S. faces serious policy challenges at home and abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

How had other First Ladies managed their hair, makeup, and wardrobe challenges?

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama