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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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"We're already working to face the challenges of the new season."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Lululemon Athletica lowered its full-year sales and profit outlook, citing recent challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"It involves a sustained effort while navigating complex diplomatic challenges on the global stage."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

One of the challenges with the current screening recommendations is that the average person should start getting screened at age 45, for at least the next 30 years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

I was always tutoring and looking for new challenges.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson