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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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Like any big city with great assets and unlimited challenges, many residents have a love-hate relationship with L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Textile dyeing and finishing operations generate large amounts of contaminated wastewater, making dye removal and water reuse ongoing challenges.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Few challenges are more consequential than the race for a cheap hypersonic missile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Its mantra of “data dependence,” for instance, was ill-suited to modern challenges.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

One of my biggest challenges has always been to see past other people’s doubt and negativity so I could define my own path.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad