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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Though calls for tax reform remain in California, the governor said being able to place more money into the reserves could ultimately solve the state’s budget challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

Despite the challenges, Griffiths still has a love for the game.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Material blasted into space by an impact must endure enormous challenges.

From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026

On Thursday, the New York Times reported that OpenAI may hold off on an initial public offering until next year, partly due to financial challenges.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

Across the president’s desk in the Oval Office, Eisenhower warned Kennedy of the many Cold War challenges ahead.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin