challenge

[chal-inj] / ˈtʃæl ɪndʒ /

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

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Forever chemicals are "one of the most pressing chemical challenges of our time", Environment Minister Emma Hardy said as she launched the plan.

From BBC

Judges are to hear a legal challenge against the guidance which helps decide which prisons trans people are held in.

From BBC

Manchester City made the biggest moves in this window as they looked to give themselves the best chance of challenging Arsenal for the Premier League title.

From BBC

For Jacquet, the challenge between now and the summer is to prepare for life in the Premier League.

From BBC

But the 39-year-old survived the latest challenges after making concessions to gain the backing of the Socialists -- a key swing group in parliament.

From Barron's

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