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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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CEO Tim Sweeney attributed the decision to a downturn in engagement coupled with industrywide challenges, such as rising component costs and lower console sales.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

In his report Milburn will also highlight the challenges young people face getting into work, concluding that the increase in mental health problems is real.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“The challenges she faces are very similar to what Bass is going on in the mayor’s race,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

SpaceX blasted off an upgraded version of its Starship rocket, a vehicle that has posed tough challenges during a costly development campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Charles and James had in common one of life's most difficult challenges.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow